Living in Scotchtown, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotchtown · Census data 2020–2024
Scotchtown has 10,252 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $96,689 (12% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $344,300, the median rent is $1,813/month.
Scotchtown at a glance
- Population
- 10,252
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $96,689State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $344,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,813/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Scotchtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New York median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scotchtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotchtown the median home value is $344,300, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,813 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,268 a month in housing costs.
Scotchtown median household income
The median household income in Scotchtown is $96,689 and the income per person is $42,361. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Scotchtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,951
- Owner-occupied
- 47.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.9%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.65
Scotchtown demographics
- Population
- 10,252
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 3,844
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotchtown ›
Education in Scotchtown
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Scotchtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotchtown
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Scotchtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchtown | 10,252 | $96,689 | $344,300 | $1,813 |
| Washington Heights | 2,383 | $81,686 | $366,700 | $2,554 |
| Mechanicstown | 8,808 | $81,250 | $344,200 | $1,687 |
| Middletown | 30,289 | $79,346 | $308,600 | $1,661 |
| Goshen | 5,773 | $104,643 | $396,300 | $1,805 |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
| Montgomery | 3,798 | $90,214 | $361,300 | $1,439 |
| Maybrook | 3,142 | $72,389 | $257,500 | $1,517 |
| Otisville | 1,135 | $87,656 | $314,600 | $1,462 |
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What is the median household income in Scotchtown, NY?
The median household income in Scotchtown is $96,689, 12% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotchtown?
The median home value in Scotchtown is $344,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Scotchtown?
The median gross rent in Scotchtown is $1,813 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Scotchtown, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New York median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Scotchtown?
The median age in Scotchtown is 36.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Scotchtown?
The average commute to work in Scotchtown is 29 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotchtown?
The unemployment rate in Scotchtown is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotchtown?
31.5% of adults in Scotchtown 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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