Scotland, CT


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Scotland, CT

About Scotland, CT

Living in Scotland, CT is a delightfully peaceful experience. The small community is nestled in the Litchfield County countryside and offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The locals are friendly, and you can often find them enjoying rural activities such as farming, fishing, and hunting. There are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had here, including hiking trails that wind through wooded forests and meadows, as well as canoeing down nearby rivers. On any given day you can find yourself surrounded by nature or shopping at local boutiques along Scotland’s Main Street. It’s an inviting place to live that provides a sense of connectedness while still allowing for a relaxed lifestyle. Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Connecticut
County: Windham County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Scotland
Zip Codes: 06264
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

The area has grown to include all of Worcester county, and thus the twin cities of Fitchburg and Leominster to the north, typical New England towns with similar economic challenges. There is a strong sense of community pride. Central location relative to Boston, discount air service and other amenities in Providence, and other points New England make it attractive.

Worcester is located in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges rising from 500 feet above the city to over 1,000 feet 15 miles north. There are long valleys, some with reservoirs, between the nearby hills. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshire Hills to the west plays an important part in weather and climate. Rapid weather changes occur when storms move up the East Coast from the Carolinas. The mountains provide some shelter from storm systems from the west. Summers are moderate. Winters are usually moderate for the latitude but have frequent cold snaps. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year, with summer thunderstorms developing over the mountains. First freeze is mid-October, last is late April.

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Scotland Cost of Living

Educated population, local arts and culture, and central location make Scotland a great place to live.

$294,400
-14.8% lower than avg
$89,625
+23.0% higher than avg
9.2 / 4.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Scotland Crime
11.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Scotland, Connecticut
$56,520
for a family
$50,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Scotland
   Educated population
Economy
   Local arts and culture
Harsh winters
   Central location
Cost of living
Cost of Living