Median Income
$97,000
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.7%
197% higher than US avg
How Cochrane Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,390
Median AgeN/A
Density26/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Economy
B
Median Income$97,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.7%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden8.7%
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
AQIN/A
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation902 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+26.9%
Graduate+2.8%
Is Cochrane a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cochrane receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cochrane has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cochrane is $97,000, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.9% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Cochrane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 65.7 inches of snow.
Cochrane has a population of 5,390 with a density of 26 people per square mile.
Population
5,390
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 44.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Spanish | 48.3% |
| 261% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.1% |
The median household income in Cochrane is $97,000, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $97,000 |
| 29% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg |
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Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,035 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cochrane vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cochrane vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Cochrane has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.9 inches. The area enjoys 217 sunny days per year.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 31.9 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 65.7 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 207.7 sq mi (537.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0669°N, 81.0331°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |