At a Glance
Median Income
$121,250
$77,249 per capita
Home Value
$634,100
Zillow: $727,982
Violent Crime
35/100K
869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Cousins Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cousins Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cousins Island a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cousins Island residents earn a median household income of $121,250 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,249. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cousins Island is $634,100 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,982. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cousins Island reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 869/100K.
Education
62.4% of adults in Cousins Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cousins Island has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population509
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,250
Per Capita$77,249
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
B+
Home Value$634,100
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$727,982
Housing Units206
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property869/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Cousins Island was built in 1972.
36.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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