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Scituate, Massachusetts

CDP · Plymouth County

At a glance

5,796
Population
$821,600
Median home value (all homes)
171% above U.S. median
$1,035,098
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$884/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$124,549
Median household income
59% above U.S. median
41.8 min
Average commute
89.9%
Homes with broadband
0.28%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 156 — 56% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing188% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost56% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates64.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Scituate  Economic Development
The Economic Development Commission's mission is to enhance the existing business community, attract new business and customers, and encourage redevelopment and new development to increase the Town's property tax revenues, income, job base, and overall economic health. It reports to the Planning Board on a quarterly basis, and to the Board of Selectmen at least twice annually, providing updates of its activities and recommendations for changes to the Master Plan or bylaws.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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