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Scotchtown, NY


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Scotchtown, New York

Scotchtown contains a population of approximately 8,954.

The People and Families of Scotchtown

In Scotchtown, about 56% of adults are married.

Approximately 24% of Scotchtown is non-white. Scotchtown offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scotchtown had a median family income of $59,439.

Scotchtown Housing

Scotchtown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Scotchtown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Scotchtown, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Scotchtown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Scotchtown Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Scotchtown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Scotchtown, NY

Comparing Scotchtown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women76
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes25

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