Living in Scottsburg, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scottsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Scottsburg has 51 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $54,375 (42% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $833/month.
Scottsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scottsburg at a glance
- Population
- 51
- Median age
- 50.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Scottsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Scottsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scottsburg the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Scottsburg median household income
The median household income in Scottsburg is $54,375 and the income per person is $32,080. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Scottsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.89
Scottsburg demographics
- Population
- 51
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scottsburg ›
Education in Scottsburg
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Scottsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scottsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Scottsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg | 51 | $54,375 | — | $833 |
| Clover | 696 | $52,577 | $203,700 | — |
| South Boston | 7,853 | $44,052 | $171,200 | $760 |
| Halifax | 1,496 | $55,792 | $219,300 | $669 |
| Riverdale | 1,077 | $60,694 | $204,900 | — |
| Mountain Road | 1,574 | $41,250 | $119,700 | — |
| Cluster Springs | 859 | $76,125 | $133,300 | — |
| Virgilina | 171 | $40,625 | — | $892 |
| Clarksville | 1,547 | $63,533 | $221,400 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Scottsburg, VA?
The median household income in Scottsburg is $54,375, 42% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Scottsburg?
The median gross rent in Scottsburg is $833 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Scottsburg, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Scottsburg?
The median age in Scottsburg is 50.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Scottsburg?
The average commute to work in Scottsburg is 37 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scottsburg?
The unemployment rate in Scottsburg is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scottsburg?
27.5% of adults in Scottsburg 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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