Scituate, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Scituate, Massachusetts Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,905
Unemployment
1.1%
Poverty
3.8%
Median Home
$545,300
Median Income
$112,455
Scituate SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9.5/10
Housing
1
Affordability
1
Diversity
6
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Scituate, MA Crime Report
60
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
305.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-86.99%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scituate / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 60 | 305.3 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 56.0 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.1 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 35.6 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 49 | 249.3 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 15.3 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 42 | 213.7 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 20.4 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Scituate, MA Cost Of Living
151
Scituate's Overall Cost Of Living
Scituate's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Scituate | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 127 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 218 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Scituate in Massachusetts
Map Of Scituate, MA
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1
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3
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4
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5
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6
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8
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Population over time in Scituate
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,905 | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 5,482 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 5,749 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 5,471 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 5,355 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 5,623 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,527 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 5,405 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 5,201 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 5,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scituate
| Race | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Scituate
| Gender | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scituate for adults over 25
| Education | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Scituate, Massachusetts
| Income | Scituate | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.1% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
