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Scituate, Massachusetts

Introduction to Scituate, Massachusetts

Scituate, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 11 miles E of Weymouth, Massachusetts and 20 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 17,863 people live in Scituate.

Scituate History

The earliest settlers arrived in this area from Plymouth in 1627. In the initial days, the General Court at Plymouth governed this area until the town was incorporated in 1636 as a separate entity. The name of the town is based on an Indian word “satuit” which means cold brook. Fishing and sea mossing were the major industries in the earlier times.

Scituate and nearby Attractions

  • Scituate Lighthouse
  • The Lawson Tower
  • Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum
  • Mann Farmhouse and Museum
  • Kathleen Laidlaw Historical Center
  • The Old Oaken Bucket Homestead and Well

Things To Do In Scituate

As Scituate is a coastal town, ocean related activities are quite popular here. One can go swimming fishing and sailing and lazing around on the beach is also a popular activity. There are many spots of historical interest. The month of August has the townspeople celebrating the founding of Scituate with a festival known as “Heritage Day.”

Scituate Transportation

Air transportation is provided by Boston Logan International Airport.

Scituate Higher Education

Quincy College offers opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Scituate strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Scituate Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Scituate Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Scituate Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Scituate People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Scituate College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Scituate Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Scituate Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Scituate Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Scituate, MA

Comparing Scituate to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population68
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime87

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