At a Glance
Median Income
$136,852
$67,106 per capita
Home Value
$771,000
Zillow: $980,794
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.1%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
8.3% smoking rate
How North Scituate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Scituate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Scituate a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Scituate residents earn a median household income of $136,852 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,106. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Scituate is $771,000 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $980,794. Median rent is $1,613/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
76.1% of adults in North Scituate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Scituate has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,163
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,643/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,852
Per Capita$67,106
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B
Home Value$771,000
Rent$1,613
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$980,794
Housing Units2,028
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.1%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in North Scituate was built in 1962.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.