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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.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /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
39°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
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
Ownership83.7%
Housing Units245
Rent Burden14.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min

Is Scotstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scotstown receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

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

Scotstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 18.9 inches of snow.

Scotstown has a population of 459 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 9.8% of residents, while 89.1% speak Spanish.

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 Only 9.8%
88% below US avg
Spanish 89.1%
565% above US avg
Other Languages 1.1%

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. Per capita income is $31,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $608, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 18.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Scotstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,400
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,600
Avg Weekly Wage$608

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate21.2%
71% above US avg
Establishments (County)14

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $640 (45% below the national average of $1,163). 83.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 245 total housing units in the city. 14.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership83.7%
Owner-Occupied83.7%
Renter-Occupied20.4%
Housing Units245

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Scotstown receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Scotstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Scotstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates45.5248°N, 71.2767°W
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 142 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 147 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 128 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 149 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 125 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 112 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 96 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 149 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 137 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km WNW of Valcourt, Canada M3.0 88 km
May 11, 2006 7 km W of Nicolet, Canada M3.0 136 km
Nov 8, 1997 2 km SW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 140 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 127 km
Nov 6, 1997 4 km SSW of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M2.9 138 km
Nov 9, 2009 southern Quebec, Canada M2.9 88 km
Mar 24, 2007 7 km W of Sainte-Catherine, Canada M2.8 138 km
Nov 6, 1997 St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada M2.8 140 km
Apr 5, 2010 11 km WSW of Nicolet, Canada M2.8 134 km
Aug 9, 2021 12 km E of Bécancour, Canada M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 4.1 in

Scotstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 87% below the national average of 33.7%. 18.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 75.7% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Scotstown

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Paul
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Radio Stations near Scotstown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Scotstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abri du prêtre
Centre d'interprétation de la mine d'or
Musée Donald Morrison

Libraries in Scotstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centre multifonctionnel Victoria0.0

Farmers Markets in Scotstown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Scotstown

Gas Stations in Scotstown

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eko

Banks in Scotstown

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Ski Resorts Near Scotstown

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Les Sentiers d'à Côté 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur St-Paul 0.0 $0
Ski Eldorado - Secteur 10e Rang 0.0 $0
Centre de ski Saint-Georges 0.0 $0

Airports Near Scotstown

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Georges AirportMedium Airport
Sherbrooke AirportYSCMedium Airport
Errol AirportERRSmall Airport
Gifford FieldSmall Airport
John H Boylan State (Island Pond) AirportSmall Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Lambton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Victor-de-Beauce AirportSmall Airport
Steven A. Bean Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Scotstown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Scotstown

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scotstown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Christ Church
Saint Alban's
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Saint-Paul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotstown

What is the population of Scotstown?

Scotstown has a population of 459 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Scotstown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $115,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Scotstown safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Scotstown receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Scotstown?

Scotstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scotstown?

The job market in Scotstown faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $608. There are 14 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 18.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Scotstown?

The median home value in Scotstown is $115,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $640. The homeownership rate is 83.7%.

How are the schools in Scotstown?

4.5% of adults in Scotstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Scotstown?

The average commute in Scotstown is 28 minutes. 75.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Scotstown?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Scotstown is 98% White. 9.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 89.1% speak Spanish.

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