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Scituate, RI


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Scituate, Rhode Island

Introduction to Scituate, Rhode Island

Scituate, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 10 miles W of Cranston, Rhode Island (center to center) and 48 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.The town, which is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has about 10,324 residents.

Scituate History

The area now known as the Town of Scituate was originally settled in 1710. Immigrants from Scituate, Massachusetts were the early settlers. The town was named from a native Indian term meaning "cold river" or "cold brook". It was incorporated in 1731, and Stephen Hopkins, who later became Governor of Rhode Island, was the first Town Moderator.

Scituate and Nearby Attractions

  • Smith-Appleby House Museum
  • State of Rhode Island Fort Adams State Park
  • Hopeville Pond State Park
  • Fall River Carousel
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Things To Do In Scituate

There are many museums near Scituate including Herreshoff Marine Museum, Smith Castle, New England Center for Contemporary Art, and Providence Children's Museum. The town also offers scenic walking trails through wooded areas. Golfers may enjoy a game at the Widow's Walk Golf Course. Hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, and boating may be enjoyed at Douglas State Forest, Haines Memorial State Park, Quaddick State Park, and Lincoln Woods State Park. The town also organizes many special events every year such as the Scituate Art Festival.

Scituate Transportation

Air transportation is available from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

Scituate Higher Education

Bryant College, New England Institute of Technology, and Community College of Rhode Island are some of the nearby colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Scituate Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%Scituate People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Scituate Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Scituate Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Scituate, RI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women75
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97
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