Living in Scotia, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotia · Census data 2020–2024
Scotia has 405 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $51,250 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $342,300, the median rent is $1,185/month.
Scotia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotia at a glance
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 32State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $342,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,185/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Scotia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scotia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotia the median home value is $342,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,185 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,725 a month in housing costs.
Scotia median household income
The median household income in Scotia is $51,250 and the income per person is $27,003. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Scotia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 234
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.60
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Scotia has many vacation and second homes.
Scotia demographics
- Population
- 405
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotia ›
Education in Scotia
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Scotia have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotia
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Scotia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia | 405 | $51,250 | $342,300 | $1,185 |
| Rio Dell | 3,349 | $42,753 | $301,700 | $1,042 |
| Hydesville | 1,263 | $96,827 | $481,100 | $860 |
| Fortuna | 12,326 | $62,289 | $379,700 | $1,168 |
| Ferndale | 1,552 | $63,142 | $542,000 | $1,028 |
| Loleta | 723 | $40,086 | $589,800 | $999 |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,551 | $71,667 | $406,500 | $1,896 |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | $487,800 | $1,633 |
| Fields Landing | 532 | $78,686 | $435,500 | — |
More for people moving to Scotia
Scotia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotia, CA?
The median household income in Scotia is $51,250, 48% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotia?
The median home value in Scotia is $342,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Scotia?
The median gross rent in Scotia is $1,185 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Scotia, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Scotia?
The median age in Scotia is 32 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Scotia?
The average commute to work in Scotia is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotia?
The unemployment rate in Scotia is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotia?
44.7% of adults in Scotia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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