At a Glance
Median Income
$176,602
$99,232 per capita
Home Value
$1,149,500
Zillow: $2,195,451
Median Rent
$2,574/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Cos Cob Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cos Cob's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cos Cob a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cos Cob residents earn a median household income of $176,602 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,232. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cos Cob is $1,149,500 , 308% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,195,451. Median rent is $2,574/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Cos Cob reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 748/100K.
Education
70.3% of adults in Cos Cob hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cos Cob has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,354
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density3,420/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,602
Per Capita$99,232
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,149,500
Rent$2,574
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$2,195,451
Housing Units2,633
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property748/100K
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation68 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Cos Cob was built in 1960.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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