At a Glance
Median Income
$126,379
$94,450 per capita
Home Value
$699,200
Zillow: $1,037,068
Median Rent
$811/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
9.3% smoking rate
How Scituate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scituate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scituate a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scituate residents earn a median household income of $126,379 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Scituate is $699,200 , 148% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,037,068. Median rent is $811/month, with 28.6% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Scituate reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 117/100K.
Education
63.3% of adults in Scituate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population5,602
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,379
Per Capita$94,450
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$699,200
Rent$811
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$1,037,068
Housing Units2,550
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent41/100K
Property117/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Scituate was built in 1961.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% 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.