What are the schools like in North Scituate, MA?

School district data for North Scituate is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Scituate?

The median household income in North Scituate, MA is $127,339 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in North Scituate, MA?

North Scituate has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

North Scituate, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Scituate, MA affordable or expensive?

North Scituate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Scituate is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $735,200 and the median rent is $1,564 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Scituate, MA?

North Scituate has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Scituate, MA a Good Place to Live?

North Scituate is a small town of 5,675 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $127,339 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: North Scituate stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Scituate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Scituate city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

North Scituate's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Scituate costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Scituate, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$735,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,564	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,339	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Scituate's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Scituate, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	75.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Scituate sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Scituate, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	North Scituate, MA	National Avg
Population	5,675	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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North Scituate vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Scituate, MA affordable or expensive?

North Scituate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Scituate roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $735,200 and median rent is $1,564/month.

What is the crime rate in North Scituate, MA?

North Scituate's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Scituate?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Scituate, MA a good place to live?

North Scituate, MA has a population of 5,675, a median household income of $127,339, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Scituate?

North Scituate averages 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Scituate?

The population of North Scituate, Massachusetts is 5,675 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Scituate?

Key numbers for living in North Scituate: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $735,200, median household income $127,339, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Scituate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.