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Cosmopolis, WA


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Cosmopolis, Washington

Cosmopolis, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 61 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 81 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. There are 1,595 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Cosmopolis

In Cosmopolis, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cosmopolis had a median family income of $51,000.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Cosmopolis Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cosmopolis that were owner-occupied was 82%.

Commuting

In Cosmopolis, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Cosmopolis is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

Cosmopolis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Cosmopolis Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cosmopolis Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cosmopolis Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Cosmopolis Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Cosmopolis, WA

Comparing Cosmopolis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime55
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