What are the schools like in Coplay, PA?

Coplay is served primarily by Parkland SD. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Coplay?

The median household income in Coplay, PA is $62,153 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Coplay, PA?

Coplay has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Coplay, PA affordable or expensive?

Coplay's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coplay is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,500 and the median rent is $1,192 per month.

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

Coplay has a violent crime rate of 84.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 394.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coplay, PA a Good Place to Live?

Coplay is a small town of 3,390 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $62,153 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

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

All Coplay 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

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

Metric	Coplay, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,192	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,153	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coplay's violent crime rate is 84.6 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.6 /100k

Property Crime

394.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coplay is served primarily by Parkland SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coplay, PA	National Avg
School District	Parkland SD	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coplay sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coplay, PA
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.1"

Demographics

Metric	Coplay, PA	National Avg
Population	3,390	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stiles, PA 1 mi Hokendauqua, PA 1 mi North Catasauqua, PA 1 mi Northampton, PA 1 mi Cementon, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Coplay

Coplay, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18037

Coplay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coplay, PA affordable or expensive?

Coplay's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coplay roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,500 and median rent is $1,192/month.

What is the crime rate in Coplay, PA?

Coplay's violent crime rate is 84.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 394.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coplay?

Public schools in Coplay are operated by Parkland SD. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coplay, PA a good place to live?

Coplay, PA has a population of 3,390, a median household income of $62,153, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Coplay?

Coplay averages 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coplay?

Coplay, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18037.

What is the population of Coplay?

The population of Coplay, Pennsylvania is 3,390 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coplay?

Key numbers for living in Coplay: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $193,500, median household income $62,153, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coplay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.