Living in Scott City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scott City · Census data 2020–2024
Scott City has 4,371 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $62,599 (11% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $147,500, the median rent is $933/month.
Scott City at a glance
- Population
- 4,371
- Median age
- 35State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,599State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $147,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Scott City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Scott City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scott City the median home value is $147,500, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,045 a month in housing costs.
Scott City median household income
The median household income in Scott City is $62,599 and the income per person is $29,143. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Scott City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,784
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.52
Scott City demographics
- Population
- 4,371
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 1,726
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scott City ›
Education in Scott City
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Scott City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scott City
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Scott City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City | 4,371 | $62,599 | $147,500 | $933 |
| Kelso | 603 | $56,875 | $215,400 | $591 |
| Thebes | 353 | $40,917 | — | $583 |
| East Cape Girardeau | 283 | $42,188 | $62,500 | $930 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | $55,658 | $196,300 | $876 |
| Dutchtown | 187 | $86,111 | $154,200 | — |
| New Hamburg | 247 | $98,750 | $198,800 | — |
| Chaffee | 3,026 | $43,542 | $117,400 | $632 |
| McClure | 239 | $75,385 | $56,700 | $836 |
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What is the median household income in Scott City, MO?
The median household income in Scott City is $62,599, 11% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scott City?
The median home value in Scott City is $147,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Scott City?
The median gross rent in Scott City is $933 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Scott City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Scott City?
The median age in Scott City is 35 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Scott City?
The average commute to work in Scott City is 22 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scott City?
The unemployment rate in Scott City is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scott City?
15.2% of adults in Scott City 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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