Scituate SnackAbility
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Crime in Scituate summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scituate. Key points include:
There were 31 total crimes in Scituate in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scituate is 157.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scituate is 40.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scituate is 116.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scituate is -92.59% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Scituate Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scituate / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 31 | 157.1 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 40.5 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.1 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 35.5 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 23 | 116.5 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 30.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 15 | 76.0 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 10.1 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Scituate summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scituate. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scituate is 169 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scituate is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Scituate is $1,010,053.
The median income in Scituate is $124,549.
Scituate's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Scituate Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Scituate | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 294 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Scituate, MA Weather
The average high in Scituate is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Scituate |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Scituate Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Scituate
The current population in Scituate is 5,796. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,796 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 5,602 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 5,442 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 5,670 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 5,905 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 5,558 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 5,482 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 5,749 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 5,471 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 5,355 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 5,623 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 5,527 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 5,405 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 5,201 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 5,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scituate
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Scituate is:
93.4% White with 5,412 White residents.
0.0% African American with 1 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 8 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
3.7% Other with 213 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 109 Two Or More residents.
0.6% Hispanic with 37 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Scituate
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Scituate is 55.4% female with 3,209 female residents.
Scituate is 44.6% male with 2,587 male residents.
| Gender | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scituate for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Scituate completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Scituate completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Scituate completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Scituate completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Scituate completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Scituate completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Scituate completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Scituate completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Scituate completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Scituate, Massachusetts
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3.5% of households in Scituate earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Scituate earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Scituate earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Scituate earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.9% of households in Scituate earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.8% of households in Scituate earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Scituate earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.8% of households in Scituate earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Scituate earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.6% of households in Scituate earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.8% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.6% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
