What are the schools like in Scituate, MA?

Scituate is served primarily by Scituate. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Scituate?

The median household income in Scituate, MA is $108,194 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Scituate, MA?

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.

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

Q: Is Scituate, MA affordable or expensive?

Scituate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scituate is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $651,100 and the median rent is $870 per month.

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

Scituate has a violent crime rate of 40.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 116.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scituate, MA a Good Place to Live?

Scituate is a small town of 5,442 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $108,194 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Scituate stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All 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

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

Metric	Scituate, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$651,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,194	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scituate's violent crime rate is 40.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.5 /100k

Property Crime

116.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Scituate is served primarily by Scituate. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scituate, MA	National Avg
School District	Scituate	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Scituate, MA	National Avg
Population	5,442	—
Median Age	52.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marshfield Hills, MA 3 mi North Scituate, MA 3 mi Marshfield, MA 6 mi North Pembroke, MA 6 mi Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Scituate

Scituate, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02066

Scituate vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scituate, MA affordable or expensive?

Scituate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scituate roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $651,100 and median rent is $870/month.

What is the crime rate in Scituate, MA?

Scituate's violent crime rate is 40.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 116.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scituate?

Public schools in Scituate are operated by Scituate. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 56.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scituate, MA a good place to live?

Scituate, MA has a population of 5,442, a median household income of $108,194, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Scituate?

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 ZIP codes are in Scituate?

Scituate, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02066.

What is the population of Scituate?

The population of Scituate, Massachusetts is 5,442 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scituate?

Key numbers for living in Scituate: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $651,100, median household income $108,194, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scituate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.