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Cooperstown, PA

Pennsylvania · Venango County

Cooperstown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 380. Residents earn $61,058 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
380 Population 691/sq mi density
$61,058 Median Income $28,922 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $141,666 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,058 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $943/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,058
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $943
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population380
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,058
Per Capita$28,922
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,149M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$943
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$141,666
Housing Units178
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,133 ft (345 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.3%
Libraries3

Is Cooperstown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cooperstown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cooperstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cooperstown is $61,058, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cooperstown is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cooperstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Cooperstown has a population of 380 with a density of 691 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.2% female and 46.8% male. The city is predominantly White (97.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.7% of residents. 12.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.7% of residents have a disability. 93.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

380
Total Population
691
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cooperstown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cooperstown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cooperstown is $61,058, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,922 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $948, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 6.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cooperstown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,058
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,922
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$58,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,208
County GDP$2,149M

Business (County)

Restaurants104
Healthcare172
Retail193
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cooperstown is $112,500, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,666, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $943 (19% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 178 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1963. The average annual property tax is $4,233 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$141,666

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$943
19% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.1%
Housing Units178
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
Cooperstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,133 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,133 ft (345 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates41.4998°N, 79.8736°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVenango County County
County FIPS42121

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 26°F (-3°C)
2.6"
Feb 26°F (-3°C)
2.4"
Mar 35°F (2°C)
3.2"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
3.5"
May 57°F (14°C)
3.9"
Jun 65°F (19°C)
4.7"
Jul 71°F (22°C)
4.7"
Aug 68°F (20°C)
4.2"
Sep 61°F (16°C)
4.2"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
3.3"
Nov 40°F (4°C)
3.7"
Dec 30°F (-1°C)
3.3"

The warmest month is July at 71°F, while the coldest is January at 26°F — a seasonal swing of 45°F. June sees the most rain (4.7"), while February is the driest (2.4").

Cooperstown is located in Venango County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 70.6% of the vote, a 42.1-point margin. 91.3% of households have broadband internet access. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 172 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.2%
67% below US avg
High School+91.7%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density691/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi
CountyVenango County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.3%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants104
Retail Stores193

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home6.0%

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