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New Scotland

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  • Suburb in New York
  • 7 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    New Scotland is a suburb of with a population of 8,783. New Scotland is in Albany County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in New Scotland offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In New Scotland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in New Scotland and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in New Scotland are highly rated.
    About New Scotland...
    Population
    8,783

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $247,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $964
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in New Scotland

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,370
    National
    $55,322
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      Experiences all four seasons of weather ranging from winter storms, rain, to hot weather but it is bearable.
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      Everything is fairly close. Not in a busy urban area but a short drive to Albany, shopping malls, and big companies.
      Thatcher park is a short drive and an excellent hiking spot. Also Indian Ladder Farms is a great place to hike, sight see and visit for a view of nature.