Living in Scotland, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotland · Census data 2020–2024
Scotland has 1,599 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $99,881 (4% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $294,100, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Scotland at a glance
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 44.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $99,881State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $294,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Scotland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scotland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotland the median home value is $294,100, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,076 a month in housing costs.
Scotland median household income
The median household income in Scotland is $99,881 and the income per person is $45,072. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Scotland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 603
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.86
Scotland demographics
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotland ›
Education in Scotland
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Scotland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Scotland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1,599 | $99,881 | $294,100 | $1,188 |
| Canterbury | 5,124 | $103,198 | $334,200 | $924 |
| Sprague | 2,962 | $92,850 | $273,500 | $1,247 |
| Windham | 23,961 | $55,736 | $209,800 | $1,107 |
| South Windham | 1,281 | $75,045 | $214,100 | $1,341 |
| Franklin | 2,004 | $105,000 | $326,200 | $767 |
| Hampton | 1,647 | $109,167 | $295,800 | $1,285 |
| Baltic | 1,157 | $68,958 | $196,200 | $1,247 |
| Willimantic | 18,096 | $45,962 | $190,900 | $1,063 |
More for people moving to Scotland
Scotland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotland, CT?
The median household income in Scotland is $99,881, 4% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotland?
The median home value in Scotland is $294,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Scotland?
The median gross rent in Scotland is $1,188 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Scotland, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Scotland?
The median age in Scotland is 44.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Scotland?
The average commute to work in Scotland is 33 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland?
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotland?
33.8% of adults in Scotland 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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