Living in Scotland, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotland · Census data 2020–2024
Scotland has 851 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $63,250 (16% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $593/month.
Scotland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotland at a glance
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 40.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $63,250State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $593/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Scotland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Scotland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotland the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $593 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Scotland median household income
The median household income in Scotland is $63,250 and the income per person is $30,723. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Scotland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 408
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.31
Scotland demographics
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 350
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotland ›
Education in Scotland
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Scotland have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Scotland vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Scotland
Scotland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotland, SD?
The median household income in Scotland is $63,250, 16% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scotland?
The median home value in Scotland is $110,700, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Scotland?
The median gross rent in Scotland is $593 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Scotland, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Scotland?
The median age in Scotland is 40.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Scotland?
The average commute to work in Scotland is 18 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland?
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotland?
27.2% of adults in Scotland 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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