Scituate Town, MA
Living in Scituate Town
Bikeability68
Walkability52
Commute8
Public Transit76
Affordability4
Public Safety79
Airports49
Hospitals63
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+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
$129kMedian 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
$594kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Inly School
2 miles, S
Cardinal Cushing Centers
7 miles, SW
The Ridge Hill School
7 miles, W
Notre Dame Academy
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Scituate Town, MA
Eastern Nazarene College
14 miles, W
University of Massachusetts-Boston
17 miles, NW
New England College of Business and Finance
19 miles, NW
Boston Baptist College
19 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scituate Town, MA
South Shore Hospital
11 miles, W
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
15 miles, SW
Carney Hospital
17 miles, W
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Scituate Town, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
56 miles, S