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Cooperstown, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,113 Population 1,288/sq mi density
$70,179 Median Income $56,794 per capita
$376,200 Home Value $375,218 Zillow
$1,149 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,179 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$376,200 home value, $1,149/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cooperstown, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,179
7% below
$56,794 per capita
Home Value
$376,200
33% above
Zillow: $375,218
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
1% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.0%
81% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
133%
Rent
99%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
181%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cooperstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $375,218. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cooperstown reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,776/100K.

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,113
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,179
Per Capita$56,794
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

B+
Home Value$376,200
Rent$1,149
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$375,218
Housing Units1,055
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.