What are the schools like in Copperopolis, CA?

Copperopolis is served primarily by Mark Twain Union Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.

What is the median household income in Copperopolis?

The median household income in Copperopolis, CA is $96,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Copperopolis, CA?

Copperopolis has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Copperopolis, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Copperopolis, CA affordable or expensive?

Copperopolis's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Copperopolis is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,100 and the median rent is $1,838 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Copperopolis, CA?

Copperopolis has a violent crime rate of 529.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1111.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Copperopolis, CA a Good Place to Live?

Copperopolis is a small town of 3,819 in California, with a median household income of $96,250 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Copperopolis's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Copperopolis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Copperopolis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 109.0

Copperopolis's overall cost of living index is 109.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Copperopolis costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Copperopolis, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,838	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Copperopolis's violent crime rate is 529.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

529.4 /100k

Property Crime

1111.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Copperopolis is served primarily by Mark Twain Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Copperopolis, CA	National Avg
School District	Mark Twain Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Copperopolis sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 97.1°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Copperopolis, CA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	97.1°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Copperopolis, CA	National Avg
Population	3,819	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Copperopolis

Copperopolis, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95228

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copperopolis, CA affordable or expensive?

Copperopolis's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Copperopolis roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,100 and median rent is $1,838/month.

What is the crime rate in Copperopolis, CA?

Copperopolis's violent crime rate is 529.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1111.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Copperopolis?

Public schools in Copperopolis are operated by Mark Twain Union Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Copperopolis, CA a good place to live?

Copperopolis, CA has a population of 3,819, a median household income of $96,250, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Copperopolis?

Copperopolis averages 57.3°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Copperopolis?

Copperopolis, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95228.

What is the population of Copperopolis?

The population of Copperopolis, California is 3,819 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Copperopolis?

Key numbers for living in Copperopolis: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $376,100, median household income $96,250, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Copperopolis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.