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Scituate, MA


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Scituate, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Scituate

In Scituate, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scituate had a median family income of $86,058. Overall, families in Scituate are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Scituate does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Scituate is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($33,400) in Scituate than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Scituate enjoy its low crime rate.

Scituate Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Scituate, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. The average property tax bill in Scituate is higher than that of most other communities in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In Scituate, 86% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

Of Note

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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