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Scotia, New York

Scotia, New York is 1 miles NW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 144 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Schenectady county. The village is part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metro area. The population of Scotia is 7,957.

The People and Families of Scotia

In Scotia, about 52% of adults are married.

Scotia has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scotia had a median family income of $51,449.

Political Inclinations

Among Scotia political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,150. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Scotia Housing

Of the housing in Scotia, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Scotia, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Scotia, NY

Comparing Scotia 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime63

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