What are the schools like in Scottsville, NY?

Scottsville is served primarily by WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Scottsville?

The median household income in Scottsville, NY is $70,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Scottsville, NY?

Scottsville has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

Scottsville, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Scottsville, NY affordable or expensive?

Scottsville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scottsville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,100 and the median rent is $1,095 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Scottsville, NY?

Scottsville has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1232.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scottsville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Scottsville is a small town of 2,482 in New York, with a median household income of $70,556 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Scottsville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Scottsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scottsville 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

Scottsville's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scottsville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Scottsville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,095	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scottsville's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1232.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Scottsville is served primarily by WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scottsville, NY	National Avg
School District	WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scottsville sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scottsville, NY
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Scottsville, NY	National Avg
Population	2,482	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rochester Institute of Technology, NY 6 mi Caledonia, NY 6 mi Avon, NY 8 mi East Avon, NY 8 mi Churchville, NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Scottsville

Scottsville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14546

Scottsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scottsville, NY affordable or expensive?

Scottsville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Scottsville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,100 and median rent is $1,095/month.

What is the crime rate in Scottsville, NY?

Scottsville's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1232.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scottsville?

Public schools in Scottsville are operated by WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scottsville, NY a good place to live?

Scottsville, NY has a population of 2,482, a median household income of $70,556, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Scottsville?

Scottsville averages 32.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scottsville?

Scottsville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14546.

What is the population of Scottsville?

The population of Scottsville, New York is 2,482 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scottsville?

Key numbers for living in Scottsville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $158,100, median household income $70,556, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scottsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.