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Cosmopolis, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,301 Population 1,655/sq mi density
$80,132 Median Income $32,341 per capita
$280,700 Home Value $322,552 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,132 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$280,700 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cosmopolis, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,132
7% above
$32,341 per capita
Home Value
$280,700
0% below
Zillow: $322,552
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
100%
Rent
79%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cosmopolis a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 5.7% (58% 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 $322,552. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cosmopolis reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,086/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 61°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population2,301
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,655/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,132
Per Capita$32,341
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,700
Rent$913
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$322,552
Housing Units880
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,086/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary189/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain84.9 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.