Scituate town, Massachusetts
Scituate town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Scituate town is a geographic entity located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,662. The land area covers 17.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,662 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,705 | ±360 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,416 | ±387 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,705 | ±360 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 711 | ±192 |
| Median Home Value | $847,600 | ±$25,135 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,609 | ±$311 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $136,732 | ±$15,903 |
| Per Capita Income | $84,308 | ±$7,529 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | ±0.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 556 | ±160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,752 | ±457 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,598 (2024)
ID: 128153
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
600 CHIEF JUSTICE CUSHING HWY, SCITUATE MA 02066-3229
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COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH
GUS Population: 542,090 (2024)
ID: 166437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
44 OBERY ST, PLYMOUTH MA 02360-2130
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Scituate | KG-05 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Scituate | 06-08 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Scituate | KG-05 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Scituate | KG-05 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Scituate | 09-12 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Scituate | PK-05 | Scituate, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Abington, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Massachusetts School of Barbering
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 58 General James C. McConville Way, Quincy, MA, 02169 |
6177704444
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SCITUATE TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 85 BRANCH ST., SCITUATE, MA, 02066 |
(781) 545-8727
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Quincy College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02169 |
6179841700
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PAUL PRATT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 35 RIPLEY RD., COHASSET, MA, 02025 |
(781) 383-1348
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Eastern Nazarene College
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College | 14.5 mi away | 23 E Elm Ave, Quincy, MA, 02170-2999 |
6177453000
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NORWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 64 SOUTH ST., NORWELL, MA, 02061 |
(781) 659-2015
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Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 15.1 mi away | 53 Adams Street, Brockton, MA, 02302-1905 |
5089417040
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HINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 66 LEAVITT ST., HINGHAM, MA, 02043 |
(781) 741-1405
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Massasoit Community College
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College | 15.5 mi away | One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA, 02302-3996 |
5085889100
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JOHN CURTIS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 534 HANOVER ST., HANOVER, MA, 02339 |
(781) 826-2972
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HINGHAM, MA US, located 8.8 miles from Scituate town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9° | 21.7° | 29.8° | 4.49" | 14.8" |
| February | 40.4° | 22.9° | 31.6° | 3.97" | 14.5" |
| March | 47.0° | 29.2° | 38.1° | 5.39" | 10.3" |
| April | 58.4° | 38.3° | 48.4° | 4.64" | 1.7" |
| May | 68.5° | 47.9° | 58.2° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 57.3° | 67.3° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 63.4° | 73.2° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 62.2° | 71.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 55.3° | 64.5° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 44.2° | 53.6° | 5.22" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.4° | 35.4° | 43.9° | 4.43" | 0.7" |
| December | 42.9° | 27.4° | 35.2° | 5.07" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| North Scituate CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Scituate CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Marshfield Hills CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| North Pembroke CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Hingham CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Marshfield CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502360330. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.