Scotia, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Albany County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
7,260
Population
4,296/sq mi density
$74,185
Median Income
$41,467 per capita
$182,800
Home Value
$264,620 Zillow
$1,064
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,185 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $1,064/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$182,800
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,544
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$182,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$264,620
Redfin Median Sale
$220,000
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median List Price
$257,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,064/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median Days on Market
37 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
100.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$129
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $182,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,620 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $220,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $257,400 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $129 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,064 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $129 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,544 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |