How is the commute from Cohasset, MA?

MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line — Cohasset station to South Station, roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).

Which school district serves Cohasset, MA?

Cohasset is served by Cohasset Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Cohasset

Cohasset is a coastal town of about 8,400 on Boston's South Shore, an enclave of Norfolk County known for its harbor, rocky shoreline, and some of the metro's priciest waterfront real estate. Housing is largely high-end single-family, from antique colonials to shingle-style waterfront estates.

Cohasset and Scituate Massachusetts, as seen from a flight departing BostonPhoto: 4300streetcar · CC BY 4.0

An inbound Greenbush Line train crosses Pleasant Street in downtown Cohasset in January 2017Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0

South Main Street, Cohasset MassachusettsPhoto: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0

Home prices in Cohasset

Home prices in Cohasset vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Cohasset

Cohasset Harbor — working harbor with marinas and waterfront dining.
Cohasset Common — historic town center with shops and churches.
Minot's Ledge and the rocky Atlantic shoreline.
Wompatuck State Park (nearby) — trails and camping.
Sandy Beach and the harbor islands.

Commuting from Cohasset

MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line — Cohasset station to South Station, roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
No divided highways run through town; Route 3A is the main artery (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~35–50 minutes via Route 3A and Route 3 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Cohasset

Public schools: Cohasset Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Cohasset FAQs

What is the housing market like in Cohasset, MA?
Home prices in Cohasset vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Cohasset, MA?
MBTA Commuter Rail Greenbush Line — Cohasset station to South Station, roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
Which school district serves Cohasset, MA?
Cohasset is served by Cohasset Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

Schools

Cohasset Public Schools — NCES district profile

Transit

MBTA

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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