Living in Scotland, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotland · Census data 2020–2024
Scotland has 218 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median household income is $61,964 (20% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $102,500.
Scotland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotland at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 27.7State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $61,964State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $102,500State: $303,300
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Scotland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Scotland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotland the median home value is $102,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Scotland median household income
The median household income in Scotland is $61,964 and the income per person is $23,437. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Scotland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.35
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Scotland has many vacation and second homes.
Scotland demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 27.7
- Under 18
- 42.2%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotland ›
Education in Scotland
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Scotland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Scotland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 218 | $61,964 | $102,500 | — |
| McRae-Helena | 6,030 | $43,618 | $113,500 | $713 |
| Alamo | 3,037 | $18,451 | $103,300 | $576 |
| Lumber City | 1,004 | $32,841 | $77,200 | $700 |
| Glenwood | 745 | $23,750 | $104,500 | $381 |
| Milan | 842 | $29,583 | $75,400 | $844 |
| Chauncey | 264 | $40,694 | $77,700 | $417 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,913 | $32,933 | $69,800 | $614 |
| Ailey | 489 | $48,750 | $124,300 | $778 |
More for people moving to Scotland
Scotland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotland, GA?
The median household income in Scotland is $61,964, 20% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $102,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
Is Scotland, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
What is the median age in Scotland?
The median age in Scotland is 27.7 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Scotland?
The average commute to work in Scotland is 51 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland?
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotland?
22.8% 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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