At a Glance
Median Income
$74,813
$40,602 per capita
Home Value
$163,600
Zillow: $279,272
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10.3% smoking rate
How Scottsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottsville residents earn a median household income of $74,813 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,602. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottsville is $163,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,272. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
37.3% of adults in Scottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsville 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 totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,425
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,245/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,813
Per Capita$40,602
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,600
Rent$1,087
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$279,272
Housing Units1,096
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation550 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Scottsville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.