Living in Copperton, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Copperton · Census data 2020–2024
Copperton has 1,060 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $83,000 (13% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $397,300, the median rent is $1,356/month.
Copperton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Copperton at a glance
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 36.1State: 32
- Median household income
- $83,000State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $397,300State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Copperton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Copperton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Copperton the median home value is $397,300, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,671 a month in housing costs.
Copperton median household income
The median household income in Copperton is $83,000 and the income per person is $31,058. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Copperton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.91
Copperton demographics
- Population
- 1,060
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Copperton ›
Education in Copperton
11% of adults 25 and older in Copperton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Copperton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Copperton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperton | 1,060 | $83,000 | $397,300 | $1,356 |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | $134,047 | $650,500 | $1,991 |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | $108,153 | $492,500 | $1,757 |
| Herriman | 59,346 | $122,650 | $590,700 | $2,019 |
| Kearns | 37,696 | $86,968 | $373,700 | $1,744 |
| Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $592,700 | $2,137 |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $419,100 | $1,504 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $433,800 | $1,482 |
| Bluffdale | 18,797 | $129,531 | $685,500 | $1,915 |
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What is the median household income in Copperton, UT?
The median household income in Copperton is $83,000, 13% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Copperton?
The median home value in Copperton is $397,300, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Copperton?
The median gross rent in Copperton is $1,356 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Copperton, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Copperton?
The median age in Copperton is 36.1 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Copperton?
The average commute to work in Copperton is 32 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Copperton?
The unemployment rate in Copperton is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Copperton?
11% of adults in Copperton 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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