Scottsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fluvanna County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
488 Population 321/sq mi density
$46,563 Median Income $33,835 per capita
$242,600 Home Value $343,980 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Scottsville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,563
38% below
$33,835 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
14% below
Zillow: $343,980
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
4% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scottsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scottsville residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,835. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 668 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scottsville is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,980. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

32.2% of adults in Scottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scottsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population488
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$33,835
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

B+
Home Value$242,600
Rent
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$343,980
Housing Units358
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Scottsville was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.