Living in Scotchtown, NY

Explore Scotchtown and see how it fits the life you want to build.

10,252 Population Orange County County Census-Designated Place Place Type New York State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Scotchtown at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population10,252
Median Household Income$96,689
Median Home Value$344,300
Median Gross Rent$1,813
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment7.2%
Work From Home8.4%
Homeownership47.1%
Housing Vacancy2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Scotchtown is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Scotchtown Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Scotchtown and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Scotchtown

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$344,300
Median Gross Rent$1,813
Homeownership47.1%
Housing Vacancy2.7%
Housing Value7.0/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Scotchtown, NY

Median Household Income$96,689
Unemployment7.2%
Work From Home8.4%
Employment6.0/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Scotchtown and how households are structured

Population10,252
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size2.7

Scotchtown is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Scotchtown

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Scotchtown point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High82.4°F
Average Winter Low17.8°F
Annual Rainfall44.4 in.
Annual Snowfall44.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Scotchtown

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Scotchtown is located in Orange County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Orange County.

County Intelligence

Scotchtown & Orange County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Scotchtown is located in Orange County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Scotchtown.

Current NarrowTheList data for Scotchtown shows a population of about 10,252. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Orange County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Scotchtown.

For someone considering a move to Scotchtown, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.