The Town FilesScottsville, Virginia
Town in Albemarle County · population 524 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $309,600
- Household income
- $40,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 44.2
Scottsville is a town of 524 people in Albemarle County, Virginia. The median home is worth $309,600, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 93% of Virginia towns, quieter than 91% of Virginia towns.
How Scottsville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Scottsville is worth $309,600, close to the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 7.7 times the median household income of $40,417, which is more affordable than 1% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scottsville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $900 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $40,417 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Scottsville
| People | Scottsville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Scottsville
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 43.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 22, 2001 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 28, 2021.
Severe weather in Albemarle County since 1996
Albemarle County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4644: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Albemarle County
Albemarle County had 64,815 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,866 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Scottsville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Scottsville
1 public school with 211 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsville Elementary | PK-5 | 211 | 12.4 |
Towns near Scottsville
- Lake Monticello, VA11.4 mi · 10,126 people · home $325,900
- Rivanna, VA14.0 mi · 2,174 people · home $852,400
- Pantops, VA15.5 mi · 4,682 people · home $522,900
- University of Virginia, VA15.6 mi · 7,909 people · home $442,600
- Charlottesville, VA15.6 mi · 46,553 people · home $486,700
- Ivy, VA18.5 mi · 917 people · home $645,600
- Rio, VA18.6 mi · 2,076 people · home —
- Lovingston, VA20.6 mi · 503 people · home $294,100
Scottsville questions
Is Scottsville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scottsville scores better for retirees than 93% of Virginia towns and quieter than 91%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Scottsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Scottsville is valued at $309,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,417, so homes cost about 7.7 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Scottsville?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.7 inches of precipitation a year and 14.1 inches of snow.
Does Scottsville get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 22, 2001. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)