The story of this market
The typical home in Scituate, Massachusetts sells for about $1,200,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,500 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate's housing market remains robust, driven by high demand for its coastal lifestyle and top-tier school system. While inventory remains tight, the market shows stability with steady price appreciation and strong interest in both single-family and harbor-area multi-family properties. The town's limited land supply continues to support long-term value retention for property owners.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Scituate yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
An iconic 19th-century lighthouse that serves as a major tourist attraction and symbol of the town's maritime history.
The town's primary hub for dining, shopping, and boating, providing a walkable village environment that drives local property values.
A popular coastal destination known for its scenic views and community atmosphere, significantly enhancing the appeal of the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Scituate is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a high quality of life in a coastal, community-oriented environment. It attracts long-term residents and retirees who value the town's historic charm, excellent schools, and proximity to the ocean, while its limited housing supply makes it a stable, albeit expensive, market for investors.
The Scituate Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking well within the state for academic performance and college readiness. The district benefits from strong community support and high levels of parental engagement.
The town is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line, providing direct transit access to Boston. Road access is primarily via Route 3A, which connects the town to the broader South Shore highway network.
Scituate offers an extensive amenity base centered on its maritime heritage, including multiple public beaches like Minot and Peggotty, and the historic Scituate Lighthouse. The town features a vibrant harbor district with high-end dining, boutique shopping, and recreational boating facilities that serve as a primary draw for residents and visitors.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and high demand, particularly for seasonal units and high-end properties in the harbor area. Short-term rentals are a notable component of the local economy, though they are subject to local regulatory oversight.
The local economy is primarily service-oriented, supported by tourism, retail, and professional services. Many residents commute to Boston or other regional employment hubs, making the town a high-income residential base.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a desirable residential enclave with limited new land for large-scale development. Infrastructure focus remains on coastal resiliency projects and maintaining the character of its historic village centers.
Development is strictly managed through local zoning to preserve the town's historic character and coastal environment. Current planning focuses on small-scale infill and the revitalization of existing village centers.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and may fall within specific coastal flood control districts. There are no major MUDs or PIDs typical of newer master-planned developments.
Scituate maintains a low crime rate consistent with affluent South Shore coastal communities. Reported incidents are primarily property-related, with violent crime remaining significantly below state and national averages.
As a coastal town, Scituate faces significant exposure to storm surges, coastal flooding, and wind damage. Property insurance premiums reflect these risks, and many homes are located within designated FEMA flood zones requiring specialized coverage.
Property insurance is a critical factor for homeowners due to coastal hazard exposure. Premiums are generally higher than inland areas, and flood insurance is a standard requirement for many properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.