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Cohasset, MA — ZIP 02025

Population: 8,427 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 02025 (Cohasset, MA) is $1.47M — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.52M after a median 25.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,617/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.47M

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

25.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.47M
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.5%
5-year appreciation
+38.6%
10-year appreciation
+83.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.47M
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.52M
Median list price
$1.81M
Median price per sqft
$563
1-year sale-price change
+29.9%
Median days on market
25.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,617/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cohasset High School, Deer Hill, Joseph Osgood, Cohasset Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
South Weymouth Naval Air Station (8.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,010
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
43,247

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (8 mi)
National parks include
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Pheasant Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
51.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
94.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
309,515
Average weekly wage
$1,575
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
515

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 02025State medianUS median
Median home value$1.47M$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.52M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,617/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 02025?
$1.47M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 02025?
$1.52M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 02025?
Median days on market: 25.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 02025?
Typical rent: $3,617/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 02025?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 02025?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 02025?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 02025?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 02025?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 02025 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 02025?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 02025?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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