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Scottsburg, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Scottsburg is a small town in New York with a population of 106. Residents earn $92,083 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
106 Population 663/sq mi density
$92,083 Median Income $40,154 per capita
$119,600 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,600 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,083
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $119,600
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.3%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population106
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,083
Per Capita$40,154
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,092M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking14.3%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation920 ft (280 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries8

Is Scottsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scottsburg receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Scottsburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Scottsburg is $92,083, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Scottsburg is $119,600, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Scottsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Scottsburg has a population of 106 with a density of 663 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

106
Total Population
663
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.8%
Female 63.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Scottsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Scottsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scottsburg is $92,083, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Scottsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,083
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,154
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
IRS Avg AGI$70,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,495
County GDP$3,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare119
Retail201
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit5.8%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Scottsburg is $119,600, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,600
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,178
134% above US avg
Effective Rate6.84%
In Scottsburg, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.3%
2% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep36.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,199
Dentists1:1,984
Mental Health1:637
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits61.3%
Premature Death5,954/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities119
Scottsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.0 inches. The area enjoys 291 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.0 inches
24% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation920 ft (280 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density663/sq mi
Coordinates42.6638°N, 77.7123°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.4-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 21.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.3%
31% below US avg
High School+86.0%
Graduate Degree+9.9%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density663/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants133
Retail Stores201

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit5.8%
Work from Home3.8%

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