Cohasset Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,358 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$187,060 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
46 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,092,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Norfolk County
3
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Norfolk County
2
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 27
Feb 4 12 30
Mar 5 9 37
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 5 2 42
Dec 4 10 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, MA First Plymouth and Norfolk District, MA 3rd Plymouth District, MA
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Schools

Deer Hill
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Joseph Osgood
2 miles, SW
Cohasset Middle/High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Hatherly Elementary
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Quincy College
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Eastern Nazarene College
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
University of Massachusetts-Boston
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

South Shore Hospital
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Carney Hospital
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Theodore Francis Green State Airport
49 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Worcester Regional Airport
55 miles, NW • 1 star
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