salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,000 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 55 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Scott?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Scott
| Size | Scott | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $442 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,083 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,144 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Scott overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Scott, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Scott
Life in Scott
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Scott?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $7 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $170,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scott, LA?
Renting in Scott costs a median of about $1,175 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Scott?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,000 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Scott cheap or expensive?
Scott is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $60,718. It ranks 55th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Scott?
The median homeowner in Scott pays $993 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Scott more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Scott?
The median home value in Scott is $170,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
8,609 people live in Scott. Numbers are typical (middle) values.