Living in Cosmopolis, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cosmopolis · Census data 2020–2024
Cosmopolis has 2,202 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $84,853 (14% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $317,000.
Cosmopolis at a glance
- Population
- 2,202
- Median age
- 39.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $84,853State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $317,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Cosmopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cosmopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cosmopolis the median home value is $317,000, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,838 a month in housing costs.
Cosmopolis median household income
The median household income in Cosmopolis is $84,853 and the income per person is $33,617. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Cosmopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 858
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.89
Cosmopolis demographics
- Population
- 2,202
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 762
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cosmopolis ›
Education in Cosmopolis
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Cosmopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cosmopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Cosmopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmopolis | 2,202 | $84,853 | $317,000 | — |
| Aberdeen | 17,088 | $52,195 | $237,300 | $1,049 |
| Central Park | 3,206 | $99,127 | $335,500 | $1,117 |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Montesano | 4,183 | $67,540 | $354,300 | $1,195 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Brady | 832 | $108,750 | $370,500 | — |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Satsop | 780 | $62,241 | $350,000 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Cosmopolis, WA?
The median household income in Cosmopolis is $84,853, 14% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cosmopolis?
The median home value in Cosmopolis is $317,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Cosmopolis, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Cosmopolis?
The median age in Cosmopolis is 39.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Cosmopolis?
The average commute to work in Cosmopolis is 28 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cosmopolis?
The unemployment rate in Cosmopolis is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cosmopolis?
26.6% of adults in Cosmopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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