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Scotstown, QC

Quebec

Scotstown is a small town in Quebec with a population of 459. Residents earn $50,400 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
459 Population 104/sq mi density
$50,400 Median Income $31,600 per capita
$115,000 Home Value
$640 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,400 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,400
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,000
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $640
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.2%
71% higher than US avg

How Scotstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population459
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty21.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$640
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units245
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+18.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Scotstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scotstown receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Scotstown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Scotstown is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Scotstown is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Scotstown has a population of 459 with a density of 104 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

459
Total Population
104
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Scotstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only9.8%
88% below US avg
Spanish89.1%
565% above US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Scotstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scotstown is $50,400, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Scotstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,400
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Scotstown is $115,000, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $640 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,000
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$640
45% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.7%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

In Scotstown, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Scotstown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+18.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Nearby Cities

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