Population 1,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Scottsmoor
Household size in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Scottsmoor average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.40, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.3 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Scottsmoor skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Scottsmoor: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Scottsmoor
Renters in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 3.7% of households in Scottsmoor rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Scottsmoor: 20.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Scottsmoor is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $783 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,233 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,266 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$483 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Scottsmoor costs $1,266 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 44.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Scottsmoor
Bachelor's degrees in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Scottsmoor: 23.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Scottsmoor is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Melbourne area as a whole (93.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Scottsmoor
| Period | Scottsmoor | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Scottsmoor is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Scottsmoor compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsmoor | 2.83 | 52.3 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 20.3% | 1998 | $1,266 | 23.9% | 90.4% | 5.5% |
| Mims | 2.61 | 48.7 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 19.2% | 1990 | $1,273 | 19.2% | 91.5% | 7.2% |
| Oak Hill | 3.15 | 48.9 | 7.1% | 16.4% | 18.7% | 1993 | $1,323 | 18.3% | 87.1% | 8.7% |
| Geneva | 2.86 | 47.9 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 11.3% | 1993 | $1,783 | 47.0% | 97.5% | 1.2% |
| Osteen | 2.39 | 52.0 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 1992 | $1,474 | 31.8% | 91.0% | 1.0% |
| Canaan | 2.54 | 47.4 | 9.4% | 13.6% | 6.2% | 1988 | $1,098 | 22.0% | 84.9% | 1.2% |
| Oviedo | 2.91 | 38.5 | 8.0% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 1997 | $2,070 | 52.5% | 96.0% | 4.4% |
| Winter Springs | 2.68 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 24.0% | 8.6% | 1990 | $1,922 | 46.9% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Sanford | 2.71 | 38.5 | 12.0% | 38.7% | 6.9% | 1995 | $1,766 | 35.4% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
| Goldenrod | 2.41 | 34.9 | 12.0% | 52.0% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,865 | 38.8% | 91.2% | 8.6% |
| Casselberry | 2.39 | 41.2 | 10.8% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1984 | $1,798 | 34.3% | 91.4% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Scottsmoor. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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