Scotland County, North Carolina
21,992 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-11-02.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | North Carolina | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 8.3% | 1,779 of 21,503 parcels with a known mailing state | 9.8% | 53 of 96 |
| Absentee owners | 46.8% | Estimated from 10,748 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 39.6% | 37 of 78 |
| Vacant lots | 32.8% | 7,218 of 21,992 parcels in all | 22.8% | 36 of 91 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 0.7% | 147 of 21,902 parcels with an owner name | 1.3% | 74 of 99 |
| Owned by individuals | 87.4% | 19,134 of 21,902 parcels with an owner name | 80.2% | 8 of 99 |
| Publicly owned | 1.4% | 313 of 21,902 parcels with an owner name | 1.5% | 44 of 99 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 1,779 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 386 | 21.7% |
| New York | 223 | 12.5% |
| Florida | 154 | 8.7% |
| Virginia | 128 | 7.2% |
| Maryland | 119 | 6.7% |
| Georgia | 118 | 6.6% |
| Texas | 102 | 5.7% |
| New Jersey | 98 | 5.5% |
| California | 45 | 2.5% |
| Pennsylvania | 41 | 2.3% |
| 35 other states and territories | 365 | 20.5% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | North Carolina | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $925/month | $1,095/month (median county) | 72 of 99 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +33.5% | +35.5% (median county) | 54 of 99 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $114,900 | $220,100 (median county) | 94 of 99 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 10.4 | 16.3 (median county) | 92 of 99 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +2.0% | +9.3% | 90 of 99 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland County | 8.3% | 46.8% | 32.8% | 0.7% | 87.4% | 1.4% | $925 | +33.5% | 10.4 | +2.0% |
| Hoke County | no data | no data | no data | no data | no data | no data | $998 | +36.5% | 18.3 | +11.4% |
| Moore County | 8.7% | 43.6% | 31.0% | 2.4% | 82.9% | 1.3% | $1,358 | +73.4% | 21.6 | +9.4% |
| Richmond County | 9.2% | no data | 46.5% | 1.3% | 86.2% | 2.0% | $925 | +33.5% | 11.5 | +2.0% |
| Robeson County | 7.0% | 53.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% | 87.3% | 2.0% | $925 | +33.5% | 8.5 | +3.4% |
Also borders, in states not covered yet: Marlboro County, SC.