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Scotland, PA
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Scotland, PA
At a Glance
How Scotland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scotland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scotland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scotland residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,224. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,466 business establishments, including 288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotland is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,547. Median rent is $857/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Scotland reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,667/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.