At a Glance
Median Income
$77,500
$30,977 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
Zillow: $223,976
Median Rent
$935/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotland 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
Scotland residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,977. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 247 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scotland is $135,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,976. Median rent is $935/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
19.9% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotland has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population607
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$30,977
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$429M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$935
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$223,976
Housing Units198
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotland was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.