What are the schools like in Cohasset, CA?

Cohasset is served primarily by Nord Country District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Cohasset?

The median household income in Cohasset, CA is $76,696 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Cohasset, CA?

Cohasset has an average high temperature of 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Cohasset, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cohasset, CA affordable or expensive?

Cohasset's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cohasset is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cohasset, CA?

Cohasset has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cohasset, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cohasset is a small town of 392 in California, with a median household income of $76,696 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Cohasset stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cohasset is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cohasset city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.6

Cohasset's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cohasset costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cohasset, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,696	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cohasset's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cohasset is served primarily by Nord Country District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cohasset, CA	National Avg
School District	Nord Country District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cohasset sees average highs of 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cohasset, CA
Average High — January	53.1°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	66.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Cohasset, CA	National Avg
Population	392	—
Median Age	50.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forest Ranch, CA 4 mi Magalia, CA 9 mi Chico, CA 11 mi Stirling City, CA 11 mi Butte Creek Canyon, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Cohasset

Cohasset, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95973

Cohasset vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohasset, CA affordable or expensive?

Cohasset's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cohasset roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cohasset, CA?

Cohasset's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cohasset?

Public schools in Cohasset are operated by Nord Country District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cohasset, CA a good place to live?

Cohasset, CA has a population of 392, a median household income of $76,696, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cohasset?

Cohasset averages 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cohasset?

Cohasset, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95973.

What is the population of Cohasset?

The population of Cohasset, California is 392 with a median age of 50.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cohasset?

Key numbers for living in Cohasset: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $351,400, median household income $76,696, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cohasset side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.