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Scio, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
641 Population 482/sq mi density
$125,200 Home Value $131,483 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Scio, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$125,200
56% below
Zillow: $131,483
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Scio Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
44%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scio a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scio is $125,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,483. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Scio reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,372/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Scio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scio has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population641
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,578
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387

Housing

Home Value$125,200
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$131,483
Housing Units346
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,372/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,454 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Scio was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.