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Cooper City.
About
Life in Cooper City
If you're considering Cooper City, understand that you're looking at a solid South Florida suburb with good bones but real climate trade-offs. The tropical rainforest climate means year-round heat and humidity, with heavy summer rains—it's not a seasonal escape. Homes run around $621,000 at median value with rent around $2,650 monthly, so it's expensive compared to most of the country, though fairly typical for Broward County.
Cooper City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Foreign-Born
26.6%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.6% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Cooper City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cooper City, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (10.7%), and 23.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.7%
of households
Married Couples
69.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.11
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 59% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Cooper City
In Cooper City, rent runs 59% above the FL average, and home values are 73% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,180
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $666,167 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Cooper City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cooper City is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cooper City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute27.9 min avg
How Cooper City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cooper City, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Cooper City runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
95.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
882.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Cooper City Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Cooper City, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Cooper City is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Cooper City, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Cooper City is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cooper City has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 2.71" |
| Feb | 79°F | 62°F | 2.83" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 85°F | 68°F | 3.18" |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.72" |
| Jul | 92°F | 77°F | 6.82" |
| Aug | 92°F | 78°F | 8.49" |
| Sep | 90°F | 77°F | 7.98" |
| Oct | 87°F | 73°F | 7.65" |
| Nov | 82°F | 67°F | 3.56" |
| Dec | 79°F | 63°F | 2.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cooper City
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cooper City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Pembroke Pines
Memorial Hospital West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Pembroke Pines
HCA Florida University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Davie
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cooper City
Cooper City's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 53.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cooper City (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
12.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida National University-Main Campus
12.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,449 students · in-state tuition $17,368 · 35% graduate · median earnings $38,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $35,780 · 49% graduate · median earnings $58,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cooper City
Cooper City has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
39 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
50 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
60 mi awayCities Near Cooper City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cooper City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cooper City FAQ
Is Cooper City, Florida affordable?⌄
Cooper City's median rent is $2,648/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $132,319/year. Median home value is $620,900.
Is Cooper City, Florida safe?⌄
Cooper City's violent crime rate was 95 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 883 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cooper City, Florida?⌄
Cooper City has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cooper City, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Cooper City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,648/month and median household income is $132,319/year. The median home value is $620,900. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cooper City, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Cooper City is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from