What are the schools like in Cohasset, MN?

Cohasset is served primarily by GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cohasset?

The median household income in Cohasset, MN is $76,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Cohasset, MN?

Cohasset has an average high temperature of 17.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Cohasset, MN affordable or expensive?

Cohasset's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cohasset is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $273,100 and the median rent is $912 per month.

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

Cohasset has a violent crime rate of 139.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 534.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cohasset, MN a Good Place to Live?

Cohasset is a small town of 2,683 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $76,989 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Cohasset stands out for solid school ratings (B-), 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: 97.7

Cohasset's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cohasset costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cohasset, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$273,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cohasset's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.6 /100k

Property Crime

534.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cohasset is served primarily by GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cohasset, MN	National Avg
School District	GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cohasset sees average highs of 17.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 27.7 inches of annual precipitation and 59.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cohasset, MN
Average High — January	17.8°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.7"
Annual Snowfall	59.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cohasset, MN	National Avg
Population	2,683	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grand Rapids, MN 6 mi Zemple, MN 8 mi La Prairie, MN 8 mi Deer River, MN 9 mi Coleraine, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cohasset

Cohasset, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55721

Cohasset vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohasset, MN affordable or expensive?

Cohasset's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cohasset roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $273,100 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Cohasset, MN?

Cohasset's violent crime rate is 139.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.0 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 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cohasset, MN a good place to live?

Cohasset, MN has a population of 2,683, a median household income of $76,989, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. 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 17.8°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.7 inches with about 59.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cohasset?

Cohasset, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55721.

What is the population of Cohasset?

The population of Cohasset, Minnesota is 2,683 with a median age of 41.8. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $273,100, median household income $76,989, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.