At a Glance
Median Income
$190,938
$91,786 per capita
Home Value
$862,000
Zillow: $1,976,477
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Cochituate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cochituate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cochituate a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cochituate residents earn a median household income of $190,938 , which is 154% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,786. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cochituate is $862,000 , 206% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,976,477. Median rent is $1,705/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Cochituate reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 605/100K.
Education
74.0% of adults in Cochituate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cochituate has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,688
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,755/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$190,938
Per Capita$91,786
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
A
Home Value$862,000
Rent$1,705
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$1,976,477
Housing Units2,605
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property605/100K
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation176 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+44.4%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Cochituate was built in 1958.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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