Original Scottsville train station, c. 1874
Scottsville’s story
207 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1874.
- 1819Scottsville is settled
ScottsvilleNY
Trash & recyclingPopulation
1,994
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$274K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
37.7
years
Jobs based here
499
A commuter town
What makes Scottsville stand out
Where Scottsville beats most towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Scottsville for work
Where Scottsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
499jobs based in Scottsville
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Scottsville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Scottsville is from typical.
HealthStrong Memorial Hospital 12.3 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.1 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsBehind 64% of New York districts on tests and graduationC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$80K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landBOpen →History3 notable people born hereAOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 55 attractions →Six Flags Darien Lake and 23 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Scottsville. Close and well known come first.
33 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a year
13 mi MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum
29 mi State parkLetchworth State Park
12 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena
12 mi MuseumThe National Museum of Play
27 mi MountainCumorah
13 mi MuseumGeorge Eastman Museum29 mi State parkLetchworth State Park12 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena12 mi MuseumThe National Museum of Play27 mi MountainCumorahSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
George Eastman Museum: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Letchworth State Park: Suandsoe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blue Cross Arena: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The National Museum of Play: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cumorah: Hillcumorahpageantstage.jpg: la salebete derivative work: Eustress (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Scottsville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scottsville, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMCWA1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEvery weekCurbside recyclingTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonroe County Board of ElectionsMonroe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1454614546 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Scottsville.
HealthA
On CDC estimates, Scottsville is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
For adults 18 to 64 in Scottsville, the share who have no health insurance is 4.2%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Scottsville beats New York on 13 and trails on 3. 19% of Scottsville adults binge drink, against 17% in New York’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. In Scottsville, 14% of adults report frequent mental distress, and 13% say their health is fair or poor.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Scottsville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New York
13 better16 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Scottsville | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.7% |
Strong Memorial Hospital
In Rochester · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
The typical home in Scottsville: about $274K
Values rose 5.3% in the 12 months to September 2026. 72% of Scottsville households own their home, where New York’s towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%. The going rate for rent for Scottsville comes to $1,084 a month.
$274KZillow home value
| Scottsville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 72% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,084 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Scottsville$274K
New York$525K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Scottsville than in most of New York or the rest of the country
Half commute less than 11 miles. Scottsville had 499 jobs in 2023, down 325 from 2013. For Scottsville, the mean commuting time is 20 minutes. The top destinations are Rochester (22%), Henrietta (16%) and Wheatland (9%).
2%work in town
| Scottsville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 13% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Scottsville2%
Rochester22%
Henrietta16%
Wheatland9%
Chili4%
11 mi
median commute distance
499
jobs based in Scottsville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 32% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Scottsville
Scottsville’s midsummer high is 81°F.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring36–56°
Summer59–79°
Fall42–61°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Natural hazards: low risk in Scottsville, mostly inland flooding
FEMA puts 77% of Scottsville’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 10% to cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. 3 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1993.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 1993
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
No age group stands out in Scottsville against New York
Scottsville has lost 2.6% of its people since 2020, down to 1,994 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Age groups here sit within 4 points of the New York average. Among residents in the town, 14% are 65 or older. 39% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 40% across New York.
37.7median age · NY 39.8
| Scottsville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 20% | 22% |
ScottsvilleNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school26%
Some college20%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 69% are men (NY 47%).
| Scottsville | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.6% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.9% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.5% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.4% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.5% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.4% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsB
Conservation land takes up 2.1% of Scottsville
Across 3 parks and preserves: 0.5 miles of trail.
2.1%conserved
| Scottsville | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.1% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
2.1%
conserved · 15 of 691 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Genesee Valley Greenway State Park | 0.1 mi | 13 |
| 2. Johnson Park | — | 12 |
| 3. Canawaugus Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Scottsville
19pages on Scottsville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
11 within 15 miles of the center of Scottsville
Rochester Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester5.9 mi$59,274 tuitionNortheastern SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rochester7.3 miMonroe Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rochester9 mi$6,006 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Scottsville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Scottsville
3 notable people were born in Scottsville.
About Scottsville
Village in New York, United States
Scottsville is a village within the town of Wheatland in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 2,009 at the 2020 census. The village is named after an early settler, Isaac Scott, and is within the Rochester metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 537 ft
- ZIP code
- 14546
Questions about Scottsville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Scottsville, NY expensive?
That is 3.6 years of the area's median household income ($76,284 across the Rochester, NY metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Scottsville, NY known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Don Davey and Pat Murray.