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Copake, NY

New York

Copake is a small town in New York with a population of 178. Residents earn $111,089 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
178 Population 145/sq mi density
$111,089 Median Income $42,584 per capita
$185,300 Home Value $448,865 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,089 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,300 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,089
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $185,300
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.6%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population178
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans22.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,089
Per Capita$42,584
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$448,865
Housing Units137
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking14.5%
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation537 ft (164 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Is Copake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Copake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Copake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Copake is $111,089, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Copake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Copake is $185,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Copake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 49.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Copake has a population of 178 with a density of 145 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

178
Total Population
145
People / sq mi
35.7yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Copake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Copake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Copake is $111,089, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Copake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,089
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,584
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone64.4%
Public Transit30.7%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Copake is $185,300, 34% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $448,865.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,300
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$448,865

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$293
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.3%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.3%
Housing Units137
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate5.82%
In Copake, 31.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 22.0% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Copake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.6%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep37.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,471
Dentists1:2,786
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits62.3%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Copake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall49.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates42.1048°N, 73.5547°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+79.3%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density145/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone64.4%
Public Transit30.7%
Work from Home5.0%

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