Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Scotia
Scotia, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,103
Population
7,097
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Delight in small-town charm along the mighty Mohawk
Riverside
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Historic
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Situated across the Mohawk River from Schenectady, Scotia is a charming village located within the town of Glenville. Scotia touts a true small-town feel, with its bustling downtown area and close-knit community. Downtown Scotia stretches along Mohawk Avenue, boasting a bevy of delectable restaurants, specialty shops, and offices in historic buildings.
In addition to gathering downtown, the Scotia community comes together for a variety of annual events such as the Memorial Day Parade, Father’s Day Car Show, Holiday on the Ave, and the summer concert series held in Freedom Park. Residents enjoy a broad range of recreational opportunities in Scotia, from swimming and fishing in Collins Lake to walking and picnicking in Collins Park.
Scotia’s vibrant riverfront is home to the U.S. Water Ski Show Team, affording residents and visitors alike the opportunity to see world-class ski shows throughout the summer months. Commuting and traveling from Scotia is simple with access to Highway 5, I-890, and Schenectady County Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,763
Average: $86,370
Education
2,098
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,039
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scotia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scotia, NY is $1,103 for one bedroom, and $1,345 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scotia has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,103/month
771 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scotia, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Public
Grades K-5
319 Students
Public
Grades K-5
224 Students
Public
Grades K-5
185 Students
Public
Grades K-5
196 Students
Scotia Glenville Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
488 Students
Scotia Glenville Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
689 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
- Maple Ski Ridge
- Tawasentha Park
- Featherstonhaugh State Forest
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.