At a Glance
Median Income
$110,694
$42,372 per capita
Home Value
$233,000
Zillow: $138,661
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
24.1% smoking rate
How Scotch Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotch Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotch Meadows a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scotch Meadows residents earn a median household income of $110,694 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,372. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotch Meadows is $233,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,661. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
33.7% of adults in Scotch Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotch Meadows has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population506
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,694
Per Capita$42,372
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$138,661
Housing Units213
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,835/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation189 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotch Meadows was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.