Living in Scotland, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scotland · Census data 2020–2024
Scotland has 161 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $44,028 (53% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $159,400, the median rent is $1,644/month.
Scotland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scotland at a glance
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,028State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $159,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,644/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 69 min
Is Scotland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 69 minutes; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Scotland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scotland the median home value is $159,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Scotland median household income
The median household income in Scotland is $44,028 and the income per person is $32,140. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Scotland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 119
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 37%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.15
37% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Scotland has many vacation and second homes.
Scotland demographics
- Population
- 161
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 75
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scotland ›
Education in Scotland
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Scotland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scotland
- Unemployment rate
- 16.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 69 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Scotland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 161 | $44,028 | $159,400 | $1,644 |
| Surry | 212 | $85,417 | $238,500 | — |
| Williamsburg | 15,798 | $75,604 | $428,100 | $1,407 |
| Claremont | 393 | $58,542 | $178,800 | $990 |
| Rushmere | 1,033 | $73,750 | $350,000 | $875 |
| Dendron | 303 | $58,214 | $162,500 | $1,042 |
| Yorktown | 128 | $63,250 | $481,600 | — |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Smithfield | 8,834 | $113,158 | $374,900 | $1,195 |
More for people moving to Scotland
Scotland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Scotland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Scotland, VA?
The median household income in Scotland is $44,028, 53% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $159,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Scotland?
The median gross rent in Scotland is $1,644 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Scotland, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 69 minutes; unemployment of 16.5%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Scotland?
The median age in Scotland is 51.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Scotland?
The average commute to work in Scotland is 69 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland?
The unemployment rate in Scotland is 16.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scotland?
52.8% 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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