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Koppel, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Koppel is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 755. Residents earn $61,518 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
755 Population 1,398/sq mi density
$61,518 Median Income $31,551 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $106,049 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
930 Violent Crime/100K 3,187 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,518 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
930 violent crimes/100K (145% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,518
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 930/100K
145% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population755
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,398/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,518
Per Capita$31,551
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$106,049
Housing Units358
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent930/100K
Property3,187/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault930/100K
Burglary266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation888 ft (271 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.2%
Libraries11

Is Koppel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Koppel receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment. Koppel has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Koppel is $61,518, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Koppel is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 930 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,187 per 100,000, 63% above the national average.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Koppel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Koppel has a population of 755 with a density of 1,398 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%).

Population

755
Total Population
1,398
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Koppel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Koppel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Koppel is $61,518, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Koppel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,518
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,551
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Koppel is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $106,049.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$106,049

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$79
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden27.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%
Housing Units358
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate5.59%
Koppel has a violent crime rate of 930 per 100,000 residents, 145% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,187 per 100,000 (63% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Koppel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent929.6/100K
145% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault929.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,187.3/100K
63% above US avg
Burglary265.6/100K
Theft2,921.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Koppel has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,398/sq mi
Coordinates40.8359°N, 80.3183°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 75.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,398/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.2%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone79.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

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