Living in Scotland, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotland · Census data 2020–2024
Scotland has 629 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $70,521 (10% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $141,500, the median rent is $986/month.
Scotland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotland at a glance
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 30State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $70,521State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $141,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Scotland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Scotland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotland the median home value is $141,500, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,569 a month in housing costs.
Scotland median household income
The median household income in Scotland is $70,521 and the income per person is $31,037. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Scotland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.04
Scotland demographics
- Population
- 629
- Median age
- 30
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 207
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotland ›
Education in Scotland
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Scotland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotland
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Scotland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 629 | $70,521 | $141,500 | $986 |
| Windthorst | 537 | $65,179 | $206,300 | $1,031 |
| Archer City | 1,233 | $52,500 | $138,900 | $531 |
| Lakeside City | 1,234 | $113,636 | $268,300 | $2,144 |
| Holliday | 1,661 | $62,981 | $181,300 | $779 |
| Jolly | 185 | $102,000 | $211,700 | — |
| Wichita Falls | 102,581 | $60,177 | $156,800 | $1,022 |
| Dean | 536 | $70,208 | $200,900 | — |
| Henrietta | 3,167 | $66,630 | $145,600 | $790 |
More for people moving to Scotland
Scotland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotland, TX?
The median household income in Scotland is $70,521, 10% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $141,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Scotland?
The median gross rent in Scotland is $986 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Scotland, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Scotland?
The median age in Scotland is 30 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Scotland?
The average commute to work in Scotland is 18 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland?
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotland?
18.3% 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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