Median Income
$88,000
17% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.6%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
46% lower than US avg
How Scott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,566
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,000
Per Capita$47,920
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.7%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden6.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,204 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+18.2%
Graduate+0.5%
Is Scott a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Scott receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Scott offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Scott is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Scott is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 18.2% have completed high school.
Scott has a population of 2,566 with a density of 212 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.
Population
2,566
Total Population
2021 Census
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.6% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Spanish | 97.1% |
| 624% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
The median household income in Scott is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $88,000 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
The median home value in Scott is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,035 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Scott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8168°N, 74.5825°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |