Living in Cooper City, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cooper City · Census data 2020–2024
Cooper City has 34,660 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $132,319 (77% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $620,900, the median rent is $2,648/month.
Cooper City at a glance
- Population
- 34,660
- Median age
- 40.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $132,319State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $620,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,648/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Cooper City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Cooper City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cooper City the median home value is $620,900, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,648 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,091 a month in housing costs.
Cooper City median household income
The median household income in Cooper City is $132,319 and the income per person is $53,970. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Cooper City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,565
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.11
Cooper City demographics
- Population
- 34,660
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 11,103
- Foreign-born
- 26.6%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cooper City ›
Education in Cooper City
53.5% of adults 25 and older in Cooper City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cooper City
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Cooper City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper City | 34,660 | $132,319 | $620,900 | $2,648 |
| Davie | 108,346 | $87,250 | $462,900 | $2,066 |
| Pembroke Pines | 173,194 | $85,104 | $439,500 | $2,046 |
| Southwest Ranches | 7,656 | $161,051 | $906,500 | $2,733 |
| Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $483,500 | $2,240 |
| Broadview Park | 7,119 | $73,786 | $365,000 | $1,879 |
| Miramar | 138,600 | $89,125 | $462,700 | $2,117 |
| Miami Gardens | 113,177 | $63,627 | $378,500 | $1,787 |
| Dania Beach | 32,180 | $52,748 | $319,800 | $1,781 |
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What is the median household income in Cooper City, FL?
The median household income in Cooper City is $132,319, 77% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cooper City?
The median home value in Cooper City is $620,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Cooper City?
The median gross rent in Cooper City is $2,648 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Cooper City, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cooper City?
The median age in Cooper City is 40.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Cooper City?
The average commute to work in Cooper City is 28 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cooper City?
The unemployment rate in Cooper City is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cooper City?
53.5% of adults in Cooper City 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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