Coopersburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Coopersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,384. Residents earn $69,531 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,384 Population 2,563/sq mi density
$69,531 Median Income $40,175 per capita
$282,700 Home Value $500,198 Zillow
$942 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
375 Violent Crime/100K 1,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,531 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$282,700 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K (1% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,531
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $282,700
0% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 375/100K
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $942
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Coopersburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,384
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,563/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,531
Per Capita$40,175
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$31,739M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$282,700
Rent$942
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$500,198

Crime

F
Violent375/100K
Property1,000/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault250/100K
Burglary125/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation496 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+93.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute25 min
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Is Coopersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coopersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Coopersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coopersburg is $69,531, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coopersburg is $282,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Coopersburg is below the national average at 375 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,000 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Coopersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Coopersburg has a population of 2,384 with a density of 2,563 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

2,384
Total Population
2,563
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Coopersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.2%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.8%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coopersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coopersburg is $69,531, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Coopersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,531
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,175
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
IRS Avg AGI$79,347

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,954
County GDP$31,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare1,107
Retail1,187
Manufacturing349

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Coopersburg is $282,700, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $942 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $500,198.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,700
0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$500,198
Median List Price$502,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$502,450
$/Sq Ft$211
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$942
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,213
106% above US avg
Effective Rate2.55%

Health Metrics: Coopersburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Coopersburg has a violent crime rate of 375 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,000 per 100,000 (49% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Coopersburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent375.0/100K
1% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape83.3/100K
Robbery41.7/100K
Assault250.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,000.0/100K
49% below US avg
Burglary125.0/100K
Theft833.3/100K
Vehicle Theft41.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Coopersburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.4 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall41.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,563/sq mi
Coordinates40.5104°N, 75.3919°W
County FIPS42077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,563/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,107
Restaurants801
Retail Stores1,187

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home10.9%

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