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Scituate, MA

Scituate, MA.

Population: 19,099 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Scituate, MA is $1.04M — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.17M after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,306/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.04M

Typical home value

+7.2%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.04M
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+93.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.04M
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.17M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$522
1-year sale-price change
+2.9%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,306/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
Cushing Elementary, Gates Middle School, Hatherly Elementary, Scituate High School, Jenkins Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
3,198
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Weymouth Naval Air Station (9.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,991
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,625

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (12 mi)
National parks include
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Marshfield Municipal George Harlow Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
62
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-703 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
63.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,856
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,013
Average weekly wage
$1,366
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
931

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ScituateState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.04M$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$1.17M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,306/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,856$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Scituate, MA?
$1.04M.
What is the median sale price in Scituate, MA?
$1.17M.
How long do homes take to sell in Scituate, MA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Scituate, MA?
Typical rent: $3,306/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scituate, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought.
Is Scituate, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Scituate, MA. 3,198 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Scituate, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scituate, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scituate, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scituate, MA?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Scituate, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scituate, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scituate, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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