At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$32,137 per capita
Home Value
$327,700
Zillow: $304,507
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
19.5% smoking rate
How Scotia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scotia residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,137. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotia is $327,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,507. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
35.0% of adults in Scotia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population565
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$32,137
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A
Home Value$327,700
Rent$1,206
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$304,507
Housing Units260
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation140 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.