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Scotch Meadows, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
506 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$110,694 Median Income $42,372 per capita
$233,000 Home Value $138,661 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
1,036 Violent Crime/100K 5,492 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,036 violent crimes/100K (173% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotch Meadows, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,694
47% above
$42,372 per capita
Home Value
$233,000
17% below
Zillow: $138,661
Violent Crime
1,036/100K
173% above
5,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
147%
Home Value
83%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
273%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotch Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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.

Safety & Crime

Scotch Meadows reports 1,036 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 173% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,492/100K.

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population506
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,036/100K
Property5,492/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.