Living in Scotia, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotia · Census data 2020–2024
Scotia has 428 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $45,000 (41% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $102,800, the median rent is $581/month.
Scotia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotia at a glance
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 35.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $102,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $581/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Scotia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Scotia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotia the median home value is $102,800, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $581 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Scotia median household income
The median household income in Scotia is $45,000 and the income per person is $26,086. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Scotia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.46
Scotia demographics
- Population
- 428
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotia ›
Education in Scotia
20% of adults 25 and older in Scotia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Scotia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia | 428 | $45,000 | $102,800 | $581 |
| North Loup | 238 | $49,167 | $55,600 | $618 |
| Greeley Center | 417 | $49,083 | $80,700 | $658 |
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| Ord | 2,100 | $57,818 | $119,800 | $617 |
| Ashton | 232 | $69,000 | $82,900 | $856 |
| Wolbach | 283 | $52,321 | $67,300 | $713 |
| Loup City | 973 | $52,500 | $96,300 | $744 |
| Cushing | 112 | $98,478 | — | — |
More for people moving to Scotia
Scotia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotia, NE?
The median household income in Scotia is $45,000, 41% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotia?
The median home value in Scotia is $102,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Scotia?
The median gross rent in Scotia is $581 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is Scotia, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Scotia?
The median age in Scotia is 35.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Scotia?
The average commute to work in Scotia is 17 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotia?
The unemployment rate in Scotia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotia?
20% of adults in Scotia 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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