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Scituate, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,602
Population
1,380/sq mi density
$126,379
Median Income
$94,450 per capita
$699,200
Home Value
$980,794 Zillow
$811
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
330 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,379 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$699,200 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$699,200
148% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
29% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,550
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$699,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$980,794
Median Sale Price
$819,900
Median List Price
$975,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.2%
Owner-Occupied
15.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$811/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
110 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$587
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $699,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $980,794 |
| Median Sale Price | $819,900 |
| Median List Price | $975,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $587 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $811 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 110 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $587 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,550 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |