At a Glance
Median Income
$43,942
$58,777 per capita
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.7%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
299 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scotland residents earn a median household income of $43,942 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,777. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Scotland reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
52.7% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scotland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,942
Per Capita$58,777
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,907
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$300,598
Housing Units117
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,162/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Scotland was built in 1992.
22.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
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