At a Glance
Median Income
$61,058
$28,922 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $156,285
Median Rent
$943/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $61,058 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,922. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cooperstown is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,285. Median rent is $943/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
11.2% of adults in Cooperstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cooperstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,058
Per Capita$28,922
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$943
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$156,285
Housing Units178
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,133 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Cooperstown was founded in 1797.
The median home in Cooperstown was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.