Scotia SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Scotia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scotia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scotia is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scotia is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Scotia is $249,645.
The median income in Scotia is $76,525.
Scotia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Scotia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Scotia | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Scotia, NY Weather
The average high in Scotia is 57.3° and the average low is 37.8°.
There are 80.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.1 inches of precipitation each year with 60.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scotia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 60.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Scotia, NY Photos
Rankings & Articles For Scotia
Locations Around Scotia
Map Of Scotia, NY
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Scotia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Scotia
The current population in Scotia is 7,264. The population has decreased 5.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,264 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,260 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,292 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,305 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 7,648 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,667 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,715 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,775 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,732 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,744 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,742 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,723 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 7,720 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,725 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,698 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scotia
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Scotia is:
88.5% White with 6,426 White residents.
0.7% African American with 53 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 49 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 36 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 423 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 275 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scotia | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Scotia
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Scotia is 54.4% female with 3,954 female residents.
Scotia is 45.6% male with 3,310 male residents.
| Gender | Scotia | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scotia for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Scotia completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Scotia completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Scotia completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Scotia completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Scotia completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Scotia completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Scotia completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Scotia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Scotia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scotia | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Scotia, New York
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2.8% of households in Scotia earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Scotia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.7% of households in Scotia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Scotia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.7% of households in Scotia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Scotia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Scotia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.4% of households in Scotia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Scotia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Scotia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scotia | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.4% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
