Living in North Scituate, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Scituate · Census data 2020–2024
North Scituate has 6,492 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $140,329 (35% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $824,800, the median rent is $1,595/month.
North Scituate at a glance
- Population
- 6,492
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $140,329State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $824,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,595/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is North Scituate a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Scituate
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Scituate the median home value is $824,800, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,595 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,593 a month in housing costs.
North Scituate median household income
The median household income in North Scituate is $140,329 and the income per person is $69,923. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Scituate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,343
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.89
North Scituate demographics
- Population
- 6,492
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 2,239
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Scituate ›
Education in North Scituate
73.3% of adults 25 and older in North Scituate have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Scituate
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
North Scituate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Scituate | 6,492 | $140,329 | $824,800 | $1,595 |
| Scituate | 19,365 | $136,732 | $847,600 | $1,609 |
| Cohasset | 8,427 | $199,306 | $1,318,900 | $2,755 |
| Norwell | 11,361 | $188,699 | $865,700 | $2,215 |
| Marshfield Hills | 1,978 | $216,250 | $851,700 | — |
| Hingham | 24,283 | $178,390 | $1,134,200 | $2,465 |
| Marshfield | 25,879 | $125,986 | $680,300 | $1,772 |
| Hanover | 14,845 | $189,803 | $755,400 | $1,845 |
| North Pembroke | 3,393 | $194,309 | $536,000 | $2,585 |
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What is the median household income in North Scituate, MA?
The median household income in North Scituate is $140,329, 35% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Scituate?
The median home value in North Scituate is $824,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Scituate?
The median gross rent in North Scituate is $1,595 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is North Scituate, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in North Scituate?
The median age in North Scituate is 42.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Scituate?
The average commute to work in North Scituate is 35 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Scituate?
The unemployment rate in North Scituate is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Scituate?
73.3% of adults in North Scituate have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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