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Cost of living in North Scituate summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in North Scituate. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in North Scituate is 182 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in North Scituate is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in North Scituate is $963,597.
The median income in North Scituate is $140,329.
North Scituate's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In North Scituate Comparison Table
| Living Expense | North Scituate | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 335 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
North Scituate, MA Weather
The average high in North Scituate is 59.5° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 82.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.1 inches of precipitation each year with 40.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | North Scituate |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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North Scituate Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in North Scituate
The current population in North Scituate is 6,492. The population has increased 18.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,492 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 6,163 | 8.6% |
| 2022 | 5,675 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 5,519 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 5,372 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 5,044 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 4,804 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,890 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 5,187 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 5,077 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 4,962 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 5,268 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 5,475 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,394 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 5,493 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Scituate
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North Scituate is:
92.5% White with 6,003 White residents.
0.3% African American with 18 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 298 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 93 Two Or More residents.
1.1% Hispanic with 71 Hispanic residents.
| Race | North Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in North Scituate
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North Scituate is 51.8% female with 3,362 female residents.
North Scituate is 48.2% male with 3,129 male residents.
| Gender | North Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Scituate for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in North Scituate completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in North Scituate completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in North Scituate completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in North Scituate completed some college.
10.0% of adults in North Scituate completed associate's degree.
46.0% of adults in North Scituate completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in North Scituate completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in North Scituate completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in North Scituate completed doctorate degree.
| Education | North Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 46.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For North Scituate, Massachusetts
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1.7% of households in North Scituate earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in North Scituate earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in North Scituate earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in North Scituate earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in North Scituate earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in North Scituate earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.6% of households in North Scituate earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in North Scituate earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in North Scituate earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.7% of households in North Scituate earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | North Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.7% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
