City

Scio, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  New York

👥1,475Population
💰$57,833Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$110,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Asian: 3.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White92.4%
Asian3.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate400 (36.1%)
Some College197 (17.8%)
Associates75 (6.8%)
Bachelors194 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree241 (21.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
HS Grad36.1%
Some College17.8%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,833 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$110,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units964
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Scio, NY

Scio is a city in New York, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,475 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Scio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,833 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scio is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scio is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

Scio, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Scio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14880 1,475 $57,833 $110,200 $675 5.2% 39.3% 88.6%