At a Glance
Median Income
$72,656
$33,915 per capita
Home Value
$197,000
Zillow: $244,703
Median Rent
$974/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
1,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cabot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cabot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cabot a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cabot residents earn a median household income of $72,656 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,915. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,314 business establishments, including 1,081 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cabot is $197,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,703. Median rent is $974/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Cabot reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,380/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Cabot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cabot has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,733
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,656
Per Capita$33,915
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,000
Rent$974
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$244,703
Housing Units10,652
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property1,380/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault216/100K
Burglary231/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Cabot was founded in 1873.
The median home in Cabot was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.