In Scott, Illinois, the median home price is $89,662, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $66,705; the population is 4,937; schools rate 4.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 37.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Scott at a glance
Population
4,937
Median Household Income
$66,705
Typical Home Value
$89,662
School District Rating
4.5
Violent Crime Rate
37.4
Avg Commute Time
24.2
About Scott
Scott has a population of 4,937. The median home value is $89,662, 70% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $66,705 (20% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Winchester No. 2, Manchester, and Winchester No. 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Scott
10 towns, by population.
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Scott at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Scott?
- Scott has a population of 4,937 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Scott?
- The median home value in Scott is $89,662. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Scott?
- Median household income in Scott is $66,705 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Scott in?
- Scott is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Scott?
- Scott contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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