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Cochituate, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,688 Population 1,755/sq mi density
$190,938 Median Income $91,786 per capita
$862,000 Home Value $1,976,477 Zillow
$1,705 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 605 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$190,938 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$862,000 home value, $1,705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cochituate experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation176 ft (54 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density1,755/sq mi
Coordinates42.3277°N, 71.3523°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiddlesex County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 45.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.2 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 104 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 76 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 112 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 79 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 124 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 71 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 112 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 72 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 65 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 76 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 64 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 137 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 122 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 115 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 112 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 68 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 132 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 110 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 26 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 274 km
1991 Bob Category 2 76 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 69 km 94
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 67 km 1
May 20, 1963 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 92 km 1
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 90 km 0
May 21, 2006 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 10, 1979 EF2 64 km 2
May 3, 1976 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 27, 1972 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 9, 1972 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.2 in

Cochituate has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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