Scituate, MA

Living in Scituate

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Bikeability 56
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Walkability 49
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 68
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 55
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Schools 89
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Residents

5.6k Population +234 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
45% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate17%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$140k Median Household Income +$66k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office26%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation9%
Walked2%
Worked at home15%

Housing

$540k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$247 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas61%

Crime

Violent Crime in Scituate

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42

Property Crime in Scituate

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump32%

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 42 5 2
Dec 33 5 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scituate

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Scituate, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Scituate, MA

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Inly School
1 miles, W
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Chapman Farm School
8 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Scituate, MA

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Stonehill College
20 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Scituate, MA

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South Shore Hospital
11 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Scituate, MA

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