Living in Scottville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scottville · Census data 2020–2024
Scottville has 94 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $71,250 (15% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $103,800.
Scottville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scottville at a glance
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $103,800State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Scottville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 36.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Scottville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scottville the median home value is $103,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Scottville median household income
The median household income in Scottville is $71,250 and the income per person is $39,326. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Scottville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 61
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.35
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Scottville has many vacation and second homes.
Scottville demographics
- Population
- 94
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scottville ›
Education in Scottville
4% of adults 25 and older in Scottville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scottville
- Unemployment rate
- 36.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Scottville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottville | 94 | $71,250 | $103,800 | — |
| Palmyra | 486 | $44,276 | $87,500 | $718 |
| Modesto | 145 | $70,417 | $81,400 | — |
| Hettick | 153 | $65,000 | $142,500 | $732 |
| Franklin | 650 | $75,714 | $116,400 | $940 |
| Murrayville | 617 | $46,528 | $106,800 | $875 |
| Greenfield | 1,105 | $71,250 | $103,900 | $853 |
| Waverly | 1,375 | $55,671 | $98,400 | $772 |
| Woodson | 550 | $80,750 | $131,500 | $932 |
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What is the median household income in Scottville, IL?
The median household income in Scottville is $71,250, 15% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scottville?
The median home value in Scottville is $103,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Scottville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 36.2%.
What is the median age in Scottville?
The median age in Scottville is 54.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Scottville?
The average commute to work in Scottville is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scottville?
The unemployment rate in Scottville is 36.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scottville?
4% of adults in Scottville 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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