Living in Copperopolis, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Copperopolis · Census data 2020–2024
Copperopolis has 4,285 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $108,457 (9% higher than the California median), the median home value is $487,200, the median rent is $2,138/month.
Copperopolis at a glance
- Population
- 4,285
- Median age
- 51.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $108,457State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $487,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,138/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Copperopolis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the California median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Copperopolis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Copperopolis the median home value is $487,200, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,138 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,439 a month in housing costs.
Copperopolis median household income
The median household income in Copperopolis is $108,457 and the income per person is $51,013. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Copperopolis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,443
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.50
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Copperopolis has many vacation and second homes.
Copperopolis demographics
- Population
- 4,285
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 1,706
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Copperopolis ›
Education in Copperopolis
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Copperopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Copperopolis
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Copperopolis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperopolis | 4,285 | $108,457 | $487,200 | $2,138 |
| Orange Blossom | 1,062 | $104,167 | $686,200 | $2,709 |
| Angels | 3,716 | $62,188 | $484,800 | $1,833 |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | $604,400 | — |
| Jamestown | 3,265 | $57,276 | $374,600 | $944 |
| East Oakdale | 2,269 | $119,844 | $856,600 | $2,122 |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | $376,200 | $1,217 |
| Sonora | 4,919 | $82,690 | $422,300 | $1,238 |
| Douglas Flat | 181 | $128,434 | $337,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Copperopolis, CA?
The median household income in Copperopolis is $108,457, 9% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Copperopolis?
The median home value in Copperopolis is $487,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Copperopolis?
The median gross rent in Copperopolis is $2,138 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Copperopolis, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the California median; home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Copperopolis?
The median age in Copperopolis is 51.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Copperopolis?
The average commute to work in Copperopolis is 40 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Copperopolis?
The unemployment rate in Copperopolis is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Copperopolis?
21.7% of adults in Copperopolis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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