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Scotia, NY
Village in Schenectady County, New York.
Population
7,264
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,303
ZIP codes
0
Scotia and its ZIP codes
Scotia at a glance
- Scotia is about 10 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,525, 11% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,900 (55% below New York) and median rent is $1,031 a month.
Local data for Scotia, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scotia, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,525
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,031/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,782), Italian Americans (1,466), German Americans (1,096).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schenectady County. PPP loans are for Scotia.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,694
60,183 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,635
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $11,937 per person
How people get to work
Scotia, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scotia, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,117
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
196
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scotia, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Scotia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchenectadyCity | 2.6 mi | 10.8 |
| East GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 10.1 |
| RotterdamCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 8.2 |
| NiskayunaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 11.9 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill CreekCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| Mariaville LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Clifton GardensCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Country KnollsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Duane LakeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.4 |
| DuanesburgCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| AltamontVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| ColonieVillage | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Round LakeVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scotia, NY in?
- Scotia is in Schenectady County, New York.
- What is the population of Scotia, NY?
- About 7,264 people live in Scotia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scotia?
- Nearby places include Schenectady (2.6 mi), East Glenville (2.7 mi), Rotterdam (3.9 mi), Niskayuna (4.9 mi), Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023