Cochituate, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Cochituate, Massachusetts Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cochituate, Massachusetts had a total population of 6,471, the 100th largest community in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $192,361, which is 85% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 85% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.6% — among the lowest in Massachusetts.
77.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Massachusetts.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Cochituate Quick Facts

Population 6,471

Median Household Income $192,361

Median Home Value $906,300

Poverty Rate 4.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 45.8 years

Homeownership Rate 85.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.0%

High School Graduation Rate 95.4%

Diversity Index 35/100

Population 6,471 100th of 248

Median Income $192,361 top 10%

Poverty Rate 4.6% 63% lower than national

Median Home Value $906,300 top 20%

How Cochituate Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,688	6,471	-3.2%
Median household income	$190,938	$192,361	+0.7%
Median home value	$862,000	$906,300	+5.1%

How Cochituate Compares

Median Household Income

Cochituate

$192,361

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cochituate

$906,300

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.2%

$25K-$50K 4.8%

$50K-$100K 11.5%

$100K+ 77.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

1.3%

$30K-$35K

0.9%

$35K-$40K

0.5%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

2.1%

$60K-$75K

3.3%

$75K-$100K

6.0%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

14.4%

$200K+

47.1%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

65.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.6%

Renter 14.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,582/mo 9.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

11.4%

35-54

28.2%

55-74

29.8%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cochituate Rankings in Massachusetts

#100 Population of 248

#15 Median Income of 241

#15 Education of 248

#29 Home Value of 242

Explore Massachusetts Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Middlesex County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cambridge	118,796	$130,748	12.8%	$1,092,100
Lowell	118,368	$78,658	16.9%	$429,200
Newton	89,044	$190,304	4.5%	$1,264,900
Somerville	81,036	$132,572	9.8%	$911,300
Framingham	72,399	$107,419	10.4%	$627,300
Malden	65,906	$100,606	11.4%	$633,500
Waltham	64,902	$120,216	9.4%	$748,700
Medford	59,354	$129,540	7.6%	$755,500
Everett	50,045	$85,218	14.7%	$610,000
Arlington	46,350	$150,701	5.4%	$933,800

Cities Similar to Cochituate

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Sharon	6,232	$183,808	$677,900	81.3%	2.6%
Walpole	6,461	$154,263	$626,600	65.6%	6.1%
West Concord	5,876	$183,228	$904,200	68.7%	6.5%
Medfield	6,849	$218,946	$815,300	72.9%	3.0%
North Scituate	6,492	$140,329	$824,800	73.3%	2.9%

Population Overview

Cochituate is a small city located in Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. The total population is 6,471. It ranks as the 100th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cochituate is 45.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cochituate is $192,361. This is 85% higher than the state median of $103,960. It is also 138% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $906,300. Housing costs are 61% higher than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cochituate is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 12.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (12.3% vs 7.2%).

Education

77.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cochituate in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%. Notably, 47.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cochituate, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cochituate, Massachusetts?

Cochituate, Massachusetts has a population of 6,471 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cochituate, MA?

The median household income in Cochituate is $192,361, which is 138% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Cochituate, MA?

The poverty rate in Cochituate is 4.6%. This means approximately 293 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cochituate, Massachusetts?

Cochituate's population is 79.7% White, 0.4% Black, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 12.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cochituate, MA?

The median home value in Cochituate is $906,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Cochituate, Massachusetts?

77.0% of adults (25+) in Cochituate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 47.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.