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Scottsville, VA


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Scottsville, Virginia

Scottsville, Virginia, in Albemarle county, is 47 miles NE of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 110 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The people of the town are in the Charlottesville metropolitan area. Scottsville has a population of 555.

The People and Families of Scottsville

In Scottsville, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Scottsville live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Scottsville features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scottsville had a median family income of $41,667. Scottsville benefits from its educated workforce. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Scottsville residents, with $2,950. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Scottsville Housing

In Scottsville, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Scottsville -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Scottsville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Scottsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Scottsville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Scottsville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Scottsville, VA

Comparing Scottsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built11
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