Question 1

Is 02066 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02066 in Scituate has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Scituate city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 02066 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 02066?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02066 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 02066. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 02066 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Scituate. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 02066?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 02066 is approximately $1.01M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 02066 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 02066 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 02066 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 02066 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Scituate. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 02066 scores similarly to the middle tier of Scituate neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Scituate — ZIP 02066

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cushing Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Gates Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Hatherly Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Scituate High School	09–12	—	—	—
Jenkins Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Wampatuck Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—