Scituate Town, MA

Living in Scituate Town

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 52
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Commute 8
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 52
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Schools 90
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Residents

19k Population +645 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
60% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate14%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$129k Median Household Income +$42k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
41  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more30%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office24%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation12%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$594k Median Home Value +$78k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$255 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Scituate Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42

Property Crime in Scituate Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 14
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 5 2
Dec 33 5 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scituate Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Scituate Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Scituate Town, MA

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Inly School
2 miles, S
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Notre Dame Academy
8 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Scituate Town, MA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Scituate Town, MA

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South Shore Hospital
11 miles, W
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Carney Hospital
17 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Scituate Town, MA

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