Scottsburg is a small town of 89 in New York, with a median household income of $81,250
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Scottsburg stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Scottsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Scottsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.7
Scottsburg's overall cost of living index is 97.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Scottsburg costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Scottsburg, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Scottsburg's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.6 /100k
Property Crime
405.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Scottsburg, NY
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Scottsburg sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Scottsburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Scottsburg roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Scottsburg's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Scottsburg, NY has a population of 89, a median household income of $81,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Scottsburg averages 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches
with about 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Scottsburg, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14545.
The population of Scottsburg, New York is 89 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Scottsburg: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $85,800, median household income $81,250, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scottsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.