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Cohasset, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Cohasset is a small town in California with a population of 467. Residents earn $80,152 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
467 Population 19/sq mi density
$80,152 Median Income $90,202 per capita
$532,300 Home Value
57°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,152 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$532,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,152
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $532,300
89% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 61.2%
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Cohasset Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population467
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,152
Per Capita$90,202
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute43 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$532,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity25.2%
Uninsured4.1%
Smoking8.2%
Depression24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute43 min
Broadband91.6%
Libraries7

Is Cohasset a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cohasset receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Cohasset stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cohasset is $80,152, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cohasset is $532,300, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Cohasset is a highly educated community — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cohasset enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Cohasset has a population of 467 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%).

Population

467
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
25.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.2%
Female 39.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cohasset vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cohasset vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cohasset is $80,152, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Cohasset vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,152
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$90,202
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.1 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cohasset is $532,300, 89% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$532,300
89% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.5%
Housing Units325
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Rate0.97%
In Cohasset, 25.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.1% of residents lack health insurance. 8.2% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 13.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cohasset vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
High Blood Pressure25.6%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.7%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.2%
41% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity13.3%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress9.7%
Short Sleep30.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured4.1%
52% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.5%
Dental Visits72.3%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities632
Cohasset has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 66.0 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall66.0 inches
74% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates39.9022°N, 121.7454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 91.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+61.2%
82% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+15.8%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area25.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.6%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.1 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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