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Coopersville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,841 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$62,575 Median Income $25,979 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $339,135 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,575 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Coopersville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,575
17% below
$25,979 per capita
Home Value
$216,900
23% below
Zillow: $339,135
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
2,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Coopersville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coopersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
77%
Rent
89%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coopersville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coopersville residents earn a median household income of $62,575 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,979. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coopersville is $216,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,135. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Coopersville reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,410/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Coopersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coopersville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,841
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,575
Per Capita$25,979
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,900
Rent$1,035
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$339,135
Housing Units1,767
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property2,410/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,630/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Coopersville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.