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Cochituate

Massachusetts · 6,569 residents · 3.809 sq mi
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Cochituate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $563,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,569
−3%since 2000
from 6,768 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,725 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Cochituate
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,864
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,012 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,481
+18%since 2000
from $42,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$563,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $793 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+36%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,108)
Black0.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian6.2%(422)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(1,309)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(5,480)
Black1%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(165)
Asian11.4%(749)
Other1.1%(74)
Diversity Score35.3%(2,322)
Diversity Score
35
+83%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

Cochituate, Massachusetts has about 6,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cochituate, Massachusetts earns about $103,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cochituate, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cochituate, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $563,400, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cochituate, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cochituate, Massachusetts?

About 2.2% of people in Cochituate, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cochituate, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Cochituate, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 523 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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