At a Glance
Median Income
$121,098
$43,274 per capita
Home Value
$463,300
Zillow: $590,943
Median Rent
$2,003/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Copiague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Copiague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Copiague 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
Copiague residents earn a median household income of $121,098 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,274. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Copiague is $463,300 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,943. Median rent is $2,003/month, with 34.1% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Copiague reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Copiague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Copiague has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population23,332
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density7,551/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,098
Per Capita$43,274
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$463,300
Rent$2,003
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$590,943
Housing Units7,505
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Copiague was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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