Life in Scotchtown research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Scotchtown over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scotchtown:
The population in Scotchtown is 10,544.
The median home value in Scotchtown is $400,699.
The median income in Scotchtown is $92,889.
The cost of living in Scotchtown is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Scotchtown is $1,655.
The unemployment rate in Scotchtown is 7.2%.
The poverty rate in Scotchtown is 10.6%.
The average high in Scotchtown is 60.3° and the average low is 39.9°.
Cost of living in Scotchtown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scotchtown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scotchtown is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scotchtown is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Scotchtown is $400,699.
The median income in Scotchtown is $92,889.
| Living Expense | Scotchtown | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Scotchtown is 60.3° and the average low is 39.9°.
There are 81.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.0 inches of precipitation each year with 39.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scotchtown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.4 |
The current population in Scotchtown is 10,544. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,544 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 10,353 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 10,644 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 9,814 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 9,997 | 9.0% |
| 2018 | 9,174 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 8,897 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,889 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 9,061 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 9,132 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 9,866 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 9,870 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 9,656 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 9,732 | - |
32.7% White with 3,451 White residents.
27.3% African American with 2,883 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
6.1% Asian with 642 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 139 Other residents.
8.5% Two Or More with 900 Two Or More residents.
23.6% Hispanic with 2,493 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scotchtown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 27.3% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 8.5% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 23.6% | 19.6% | 19.0% |
Scotchtown is 49.0% female with 5,169 female residents.
Scotchtown is 51.0% male with 5,374 male residents.
| Gender | Scotchtown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Scotchtown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scotchtown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Scotchtown earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Scotchtown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Scotchtown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.2% of households in Scotchtown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Scotchtown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Scotchtown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Scotchtown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.8% of households in Scotchtown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Scotchtown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.9% of households in Scotchtown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scotchtown | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.2% | 6.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.8% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.9% | 16.4% | 12.6% |