Scituate, MA 02066 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Scituate, MA—02066

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,040,000

5.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$132,000

8.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.2%

Median Rent

$3,500

15.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,850

28.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,800

12.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,400

20.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Scituate, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Scituate, MA is $1,040,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Scituate, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,040,000	5.6%
Single Family	$1,056,000	5.7%
Condos	$935,000	6.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Scituate, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Scituate, MA is $3,620, with a year-over-year rent change of -15.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Scituate, MA is 1-bedrooms: $2,900, 2-bedrooms: $3,770, 3-bedrooms: $3,590, 4-bedrooms: $3,620. The most common rental property sizes in Scituate, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.1% and 26.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,500	$3,620
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$2,850	$2,900
2 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,770
3 Bed Rent	$3,400	$3,590
4 Bed Rent	$3,400	$3,620

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.1%

1 Bedroom

26.7%

2 Bedrooms

48.1%

3 Bedrooms

12.6%

4 Bedrooms

9.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.2%

Property Listings — Scituate, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Scituate, MA is 24. This is a decrease of 0.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,600,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	69	4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	4.0%
Days on Market	24	0.0%

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Demographics — Scituate, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Scituate, MA has a population of 18,900, which has increased by 4.4% over the past 5 years. Scituate, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 67.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,900	4.4%
% Under 18	21.3%	-8.6%
% Seniors	22.5%	6.1%
% WFH	24.8%	150.5%
% w/ College Degree	67.0%	13.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Scituate, MA is a predominantly white area, with 92.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Scituate, MA is asian, making up 2.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.2% of the population in Scituate, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 18.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.6%	-1.8%
% Black	0.1%	-87.5%
% Hispanic	1.2%	20.0%
% Asian	2.1%	425.0%
% Foreign Born	5.2%	-18.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Scituate, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 472 mortgage originations in Scituate, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 45.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Scituate, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	472
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Scituate, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Scituate, MA under the Section 8 program is 9.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Scituate, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	144
Total Units Section 8	89
% Rentals under Section 8	9.8%
% Occupied Section 8	97.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$710	$2,850	$2,140
2 Bedroom	-$1,250	$3,800	$2,550
3 Bedroom	-$320	$3,400	$3,080
4 Bedroom	-$10	$3,400	$3,390

Scituate, MA—02066

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Scituate, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Scituate, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Scituate, MA

Demographics — Scituate, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Scituate, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Scituate, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Scituate, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Scituate, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.5
Median Home Price	$1,040,000
Median Household Income	$132,000

Scituate, MA—02066

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Scituate, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Scituate, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Scituate, MA

Demographics — Scituate, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Scituate, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Scituate, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Scituate, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Scituate, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Cohasset, MA

Norwell, MA

Ferry Hill

Marshfield, MA

Hanover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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