At a Glance
Median Income
$80,132
$32,341 per capita
Home Value
$280,700
Zillow: $326,556
Median Rent
$913/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.0% smoking rate
How Cosmopolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cosmopolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cosmopolis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cosmopolis residents earn a median household income of $80,132 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,341. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cosmopolis is $280,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,556. Median rent is $913/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
21.9% of adults in Cosmopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cosmopolis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population2,301
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,655/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,132
Per Capita$32,341
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,700
Rent$913
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$326,556
Housing Units880
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cosmopolis was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.