What are the schools like in Coopersburg, PA?

Coopersburg is served primarily by Southern Lehigh SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Coopersburg?

The median household income in Coopersburg, PA is $70,465 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Coopersburg, PA?

Coopersburg has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Coopersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Coopersburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coopersburg is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $272,900 and the median rent is $893 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coopersburg, PA?

Coopersburg has a violent crime rate of 80.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1122.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coopersburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

Coopersburg is a small town of 2,332 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,465 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Coopersburg stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coopersburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coopersburg 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: 98.4

Coopersburg's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coopersburg costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coopersburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$272,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$893	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,465	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coopersburg's violent crime rate is 80.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.2 /100k

Property Crime

1122.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coopersburg is served primarily by Southern Lehigh SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coopersburg, PA	National Avg
School District	Southern Lehigh SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coopersburg sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coopersburg, PA
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Coopersburg, PA	National Avg
Population	2,332	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

DeSales University, PA 2 mi Richlandtown, PA 5 mi Milford Square, PA 5 mi Quakertown, PA 5 mi Spinnerstown, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Coopersburg

Coopersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18036

Coopersburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coopersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

Coopersburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coopersburg roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $272,900 and median rent is $893/month.

What is the crime rate in Coopersburg, PA?

Coopersburg's violent crime rate is 80.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1122.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coopersburg?

Public schools in Coopersburg are operated by Southern Lehigh SD. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coopersburg, PA a good place to live?

Coopersburg, PA has a population of 2,332, a median household income of $70,465, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Coopersburg?

Coopersburg averages 36.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coopersburg?

Coopersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18036.

What is the population of Coopersburg?

The population of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania is 2,332 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coopersburg?

Key numbers for living in Coopersburg: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $272,900, median household income $70,465, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coopersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.