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Scotstown, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

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

Scotstown, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,400
33% below
$31,600 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
59% below
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
18.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
21.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Scotstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Scotstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
41%
Rent
55%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotstown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scotstown residents earn a median household income of $50,400 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,600. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scotstown is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $640/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

4.5% of adults in Scotstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 18.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Scotstown has 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$31,600
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty21.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$608

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
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation1,214 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute28 min

Did You Know?

18.9% work from home.