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North Scituate, MA
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North Scituate, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is North Scituate a Good Place to Live?
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 3.9% (8% 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.
Safety & Crime
North Scituate reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 571/100K.
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.