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Living in
Scotchtown.
Scotchtown is an unincorporated community in Orange County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Scotchtown
Scotchtown is a community of 10,544 people in New York. The median household income is $96,689, median rent runs about $1,813 per month, and median home values are around $344,300. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Scotchtown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
20.3%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+5.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.3% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Scotchtown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Scotchtown, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (15.9%), and 16.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Scotchtown
In Scotchtown, rent runs 12% above the NY average, and home values are 19% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,919
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Scotchtown
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes Scotchtown, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Scotchtown: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Scotchtown is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Scotchtown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.7 min avg
How Scotchtown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Scotchtown, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Regional airport · few flights144k passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Wallkill Town Police Department, which covers Scotchtown, runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
51.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,117.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Wallkill Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Scotchtown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $113,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $149,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Scotchtown is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Scotchtown, is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Scotchtown is about 3% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Scotchtown has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
44.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.09" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.02" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.03" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.62" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.49" |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.27" |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 4.55" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Scotchtown
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Scotchtown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Garnet Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Middletown
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education31.5% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Scotchtown
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Scotchtown (within 15 miles)
Orange County Community College
4.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,989 students · in-state tuition $6,706 · 31% graduate · median earnings $51,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Scotchtown
Scotchtown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayUpper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
37 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
39 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayCities Near Scotchtown
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Scotchtown?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Scotchtown FAQ
Is Scotchtown, New York affordable?⌄
Scotchtown's median rent is $1,813/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $96,689/year. Median home value is $344,300.
Is Scotchtown, New York safe?⌄
Scotchtown is policed by the Wallkill Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 51 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1117 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Scotchtown, New York?⌄
Orange County, which includes Scotchtown, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Scotchtown, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Scotchtown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,813/month and median household income is $96,689/year. The median home value is $344,300. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Scotchtown, New York?⌄
The average commute in Scotchtown is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from