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Copenhagen, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
652 Population 553/sq mi density
$75,833 Median Income $30,611 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $195,736 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $983/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Copenhagen, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,833
1% above
$30,611 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $195,736
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Copenhagen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
53%
Rent
85%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Copenhagen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Copenhagen residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,611. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Copenhagen is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,736. Median rent is $983/month, with 24.7% 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

Copenhagen reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 216/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Copenhagen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Copenhagen has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population652
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$30,611
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$983
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$195,736
Housing Units374
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,171 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Copenhagen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.