Scituate, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
5,602 Population
$126,379 Median Income
$699,200 Home Value
$811 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime / 100K
53.2 yrs Median Age
63.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
5.0
Economy
3.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population5,602
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 90.4%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$126,379
Per Capita Income$94,450
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$60,733M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$699,200
Zillow Value$980,794
Median Rent$811
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Depression25.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime131/100K
Property Crime571/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft38.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul30° / 73°
Rain52 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+63.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)38

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute41 min
Work From Home23.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations12

How Scituate Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$126,379
Home Value$699,200
Median Rent$811
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+63.3%
Unemployment1.5%
Violent Crime130.5 /100K
Avg Temperature51.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,602
Population Density1,380 per sq mi
Median Age53.2 years
Male41.1%
Female58.9%
Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.4% Other 9.6%
White90.4%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.6%

Language

English Only89.4%
Spanish Speakers10.6%
English 89.4% Spanish 10.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.0%
Health Insurance98.1%

Income

68% above avg
Median Household Income$126,379
Per Capita Income$94,450
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,453
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$111,515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)28,628
County GDP$60,733M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,878
Healthcare Facilities2,243
Retail Stores2,499
Manufacturing777
Total Establishments28,628

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,878 Healthcare 2,243 Retail 2,499 Manufacturing 777

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$111,515
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,835

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time40.8 min
Work From Home23.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

148% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$699,200
Zillow Home Value Index$980,794

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$975,000
Price Per Sq Ft$587
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops22.2%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.2%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$811

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,835
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.26%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma11.8%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity14.9%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.1%
Regular Checkup79.6%
Premature Death Rate5,853 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,243
Restaurants (County)1,878

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime130.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape5.4 /100K
Robbery5.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault119.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime571.1 /100K
Burglary125.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft407.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft38.1 /100K
Arson10.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)30

Temperature

30°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation52.3 in
Annual Snowfall50.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation32 ft (10 m)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,380 per sq mi
Latitude42.1803°
Longitude-70.7344°
County FIPS25009

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.2%

Democrat +20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.3%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,380 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations12
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)12
Public Libraries (County)38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)30

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