At a Glance
Median Income
$70,179
$56,794 per capita
Home Value
$376,200
Zillow: $410,348
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
10.0% smoking rate
How Cooperstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cooperstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cooperstown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cooperstown residents earn a median household income of $70,179 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,794. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cooperstown is $376,200 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,348. Median rent is $1,149/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
61.0% of adults in Cooperstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cooperstown has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,113
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,179
Per Capita$56,794
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
B+
Home Value$376,200
Rent$1,149
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$410,348
Housing Units1,055
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation1,263 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+35.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cooperstown was founded in 1786.
The median home in Cooperstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.