At a Glance
Median Income
$92,889
$42,480 per capita
Home Value
$317,400
Zillow: $396,305
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
10.8% smoking rate
How Scotchtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotchtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotchtown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scotchtown residents earn a median household income of $92,889 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,480. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotchtown is $317,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,305. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
32.8% of adults in Scotchtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotchtown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population10,544
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,179/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,889
Per Capita$42,480
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,400
Rent$1,655
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$396,305
Housing Units4,045
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotchtown was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
18.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.