Scituate, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
18,491
Population Density
1,047
Labor Participaton
66.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
54.7%
Median Household Income
$111,865
Median Individual Income
$55,136
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$86,944
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$537,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,120
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,731
Housing Units
8,065
People who reside in Scituate live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
83%
Apt, Condo, Other
17%
Analysis
Income
Households in Scituate earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 85% higher per household.
Housing
Scituate has a median house price of $537,200, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Scituate is 11% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 9% |
Demographics
The median age in Scituate is 48. Scituate has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Scituate ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Scituate | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 537,200 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,731 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,120 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 14.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 14% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 1,047 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Scituate | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 111,865 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 55,136 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 86,944 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 66.2% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 54.7% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Scituate, MA
1,047
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Scituate is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +