Scotia, NY

Scotia, New York

Introduction to Scotia, New York

Scotia, New York is 1 mile NW of Schenectady, New York 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.

Scotia History

In the 17th century, Scotsman Alexander Lindsay Glen purchased land along the north shore of the Mohawk River from Native Americans. Glen named the village Scotia, meaning Scotland in Latin. During the 19th century, the village had one of the largest Broom industries in the country and had close to 100 operating broomcorn farms. Scotia was officially incorporated as a village in 1904.

Scotia and nearby Attractions

• Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
• Shaker Heritage Society
• Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
• Peebles Island State Park
• Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum
• Berkshire Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Scotia

Local museums and historical sites include the Schenectady County Historical Society Museum, the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, the New York Executive Mansion and the New York State Capitol. Peebles Island State Park, Thompson's Lake State Park and John Boyd Thacher State Park offer various recreational opportunities.

Scotia Transportation

Air transportation is available from Albany International Airport.

Scotia Higher Education

Colleges accessible from Scotia include Schenectady County Community College, Union College, Excelsior College and the College of Saint Rose.

Comparative Profile of Scotia, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Scotia Almanac

Scotia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Scotia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Scotia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Scotia High Schools (2004)

SCOTIA-GLENVILLE SHS
ONE TARTAN WAY
518-382-1231
Serves 995 students.

Scotia Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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