Apartments for rent in Scottsburg, IN

The small town of Scottsburg, Indiana is home to slightly less than 7,000 people. With an average age of just over 39, the town's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 37. Home ownership is more common than renting in Scottsburg, and 38% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $711/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Indiana. Over the course of a year, renters in Scottsburg will save around $1,400 compared to the state average.

Scottsburg residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (40%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Scottsburg has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Scottsburg residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 26% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Scottsburg workers bring in an average annual income of about $60,000, roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Scottsburg, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.