At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$30,611 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $215,626
Median Rent
$983/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Copenhagen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 3.7% (3% above 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 $215,626. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$30,611
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$983
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$215,626
Housing Units374
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
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.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.