Living in Scottdale, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scottdale · Census data 2020–2024
Scottdale has 10,542 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $85,610 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $357,100, the median rent is $1,583/month.
Scottdale at a glance
- Population
- 10,542
- Median age
- 32.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $85,610State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $357,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,583/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Scottdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Scottdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scottdale the median home value is $357,100, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,583 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,070 a month in housing costs.
Scottdale median household income
The median household income in Scottdale is $85,610 and the income per person is $37,440. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Scottdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,658
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.77
Scottdale demographics
- Population
- 10,542
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 32.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 3,805
- Foreign-born
- 22.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scottdale ›
Education in Scottdale
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Scottdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scottdale
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Scottdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Pine Lake | 882 | $79,792 | $296,200 | $1,429 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
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What is the median household income in Scottdale, GA?
The median household income in Scottdale is $85,610, 11% higher 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 Scottdale?
The median home value in Scottdale is $357,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Scottdale?
The median gross rent in Scottdale is $1,583 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Scottdale, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Scottdale?
The median age in Scottdale is 32.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Scottdale?
The average commute to work in Scottdale is 30 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scottdale?
The unemployment rate in Scottdale is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scottdale?
53.1% of adults in Scottdale 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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