Cohasset, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
8,393
Population Density
858
Labor Participaton
64.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
73.3%
Median Household Income
$140,000
Median Individual Income
$68,030
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$111,914
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$852,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,496
Median Mortgage Payment
$3,517
Housing Units
3,473
People who reside in Cohasset live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
81%
Apt, Condo, Other
19%
Analysis
Income
Households in Cohasset earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 1.32% higher per household.
Housing
Cohasset has a median house price of $852,300, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Cohasset is 48% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 20% |
Demographics
The median age in Cohasset is 45. Cohasset has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Cohasset ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Cohasset | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 852,300 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 3,517 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,496 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 12.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 23% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 858 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Cohasset | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 140,000 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 68,030 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 111,914 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 64.1% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 73.3% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Cohasset, MA
858
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Cohasset is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +