Scituate, MA
Living in Scituate
Bikeability56
Walkability49
Commute6
Public Transit68
Affordability9
Public Safety80
Airports48
Hospitals63
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+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
$140kMedian 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
$540kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
Inly School
1 miles, W
Cardinal Cushing Centers
6 miles, SW
The Ridge Hill School
7 miles, W
Chapman Farm School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Scituate, MA
Eastern Nazarene College
15 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Boston
18 miles, NW
Bridgewater State University
18 miles, SW
Stonehill College
20 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scituate, MA
South Shore Hospital
11 miles, W
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
15 miles, SW
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
17 miles, S
Good Samaritan Medical Center
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Scituate, MA
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SW
Martha's Vineyard Airport
55 miles, S