Living in Cooper, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cooper · Census data 2020–2024

Cooper has 2,564 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $80,900 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $171,400, the median rent is $1,088/month.

Cooper at a glance

Population
2,564
Median age
45.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$80,900State: $77,971
Median home value
$171,400State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,088/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
91.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Average commute
35 min

Is Cooper a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.

Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Cooper

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cooper the median home value is $171,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,177 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cooper$171,400
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cooper$1,088
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Cooper median household income

The median household income in Cooper is $80,900 and the income per person is $34,679. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Cooper$80,900
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Cooper: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,255
Owner-occupied
91.5%
Renter-occupied
8.5%
Vacant
13.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.35

Cooper demographics

Population
2,564
Median age
45.8
Under 18
14.4%
65 and older
16.7%
Households
1,090
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cooper ›

Education in Cooper

21.2% of adults 25 and older in Cooper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cooper21.2%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cooper

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 26 min
Work from home
16.2%
Drive alone
67.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.4%
Homes with broadband
83.9%

Cooper vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cooper2,564$80,900$171,400$1,088
Grassflat474$68,224$161,600—
Drifting318$113,824$327,500—
Kylertown235$53,688$309,200—
Winburne576$80,700$88,300—
Casanova227$76,188$96,700—
Graham1,568$77,917$159,000—
Moshannon284$52,604$129,700—
Pine Glen167$72,500$130,000—

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Living in Cooper: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cooper, PA?

The median household income in Cooper is $80,900, 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Cooper?

The median home value in Cooper is $171,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Cooper?

The median gross rent in Cooper is $1,088 per month, about 19.4% of household income.

Is Cooper, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.

What is the median age in Cooper?

The median age in Cooper is 45.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Cooper?

The average commute to work in Cooper is 35 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cooper?

The unemployment rate in Cooper is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cooper?

21.2% of adults in Cooper 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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