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Coplay, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lehigh County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,423 Population 5,611/sq mi density
$67,768 Median Income $34,448 per capita
$199,000 Home Value $347,252 Zillow
$1,163 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 1,739 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,768 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,000 home value, $1,163/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Coplay, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,768
10% below
$34,448 per capita
Home Value
$199,000
29% below
Zillow: $347,252
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
0% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
1,739/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Coplay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
71%
Rent
100%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coplay a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coplay residents earn a median household income of $67,768 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,448. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coplay is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,252. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Coplay reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,739/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Coplay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coplay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,423
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density5,611/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,768
Per Capita$34,448
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352

Housing

A+
Home Value$199,000
Rent$1,163
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$347,252
Housing Units1,464
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property1,739/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary310/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation408 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Coplay was founded in 1799.
The median home in Coplay was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.