Living in Scott AFB, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scott AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Scott AFB has 3,957 residents with a median age of 26.6. The median household income is $103,390 (24% higher than the Illinois median), the median rent is $1,610/month.
Scott AFB at a glance
- Population
- 3,957
- Median age
- 26.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $103,390State: $83,390
- Median rent
- $1,610/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 3.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Scott AFB a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Scott AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scott AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,610 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Scott AFB median household income
The median household income in Scott AFB is $103,390 and the income per person is $36,235. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Scott AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,346
- Owner-occupied
- 3.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 96.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.03
Scott AFB demographics
- Population
- 3,957
- Median age
- 26.6
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 0.8%
- Households
- 1,304
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 22.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scott AFB ›
Education in Scott AFB
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Scott AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scott AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Scott AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| Mascoutah | 8,816 | $97,375 | $224,900 | $1,370 |
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| O'Fallon | 32,262 | $105,982 | $295,700 | $1,332 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Swansea | 14,710 | $91,587 | $223,600 | $1,137 |
| Belleville | 41,370 | $63,535 | $141,300 | $1,019 |
| New Baden | 3,463 | $81,393 | $172,200 | $1,133 |
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What is the median household income in Scott AFB, IL?
The median household income in Scott AFB is $103,390, 24% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Scott AFB?
The median gross rent in Scott AFB is $1,610 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Scott AFB, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Scott AFB?
The median age in Scott AFB is 26.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Scott AFB?
The average commute to work in Scott AFB is 14 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scott AFB?
The unemployment rate in Scott AFB is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scott AFB?
33.8% of adults in Scott AFB 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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