Living in Scott, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scott · Census data 2020–2024
Scott has 8,609 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $56,299 (7% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $170,300, the median rent is $1,052/month.
Scott at a glance
- Population
- 8,609
- Median age
- 42State: 38
- Median household income
- $56,299State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $170,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,052/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Scott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Scott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scott the median home value is $170,300, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,387 a month in housing costs.
Scott median household income
The median household income in Scott is $56,299 and the income per person is $35,641. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Scott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,068
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.24
Scott demographics
- Population
- 8,609
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 3,846
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scott ›
Education in Scott
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Scott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scott
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Scott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Ossun | 2,271 | $40,810 | — | $1,296 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
| Cankton | 514 | $72,000 | $191,100 | $668 |
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | $156,500 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Scott, LA?
The median household income in Scott is $56,299, 7% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scott?
The median home value in Scott is $170,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Scott?
The median gross rent in Scott is $1,052 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Scott, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 15.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Scott?
The median age in Scott is 42 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Scott?
The average commute to work in Scott is 25 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scott?
The unemployment rate in Scott is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scott?
22.3% of adults in Scott 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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