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About
Life in Coppell
If you're considering Coppell, understand upfront that you're looking at a prosperous but car-dependent suburb where nearly two-thirds of households are married couples with kids. The median income here is well above $139,000, and about 70% of residents own their homes, but that financial stability comes with a price tag—median home values sit around $561,000. The Coppell Independent School District has earned strong ratings, with elementary schools rated exemplary by the Texas Education Agency, and the district gained national recognition for its music program.
Coppell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
27.6%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Coppell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coppell, the largest foreign-born group is from India (42.1%), and 11.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
65.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
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 44% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Coppell
In Coppell, rent runs 44% above the TX average, and home values are 97% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $608,310 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Coppell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Coppell is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coppell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute24.3 min avg
How Coppell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coppell, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coppell runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
893.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coppell Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Coppell, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Coppell is about 2% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Coppell, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Coppell is about 2% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coppell has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.53" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.73" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.75" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.25" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.46" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 2.91" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coppell
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coppell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Irving
Medical City Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Irving
Medical City Lewisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Lewisville
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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coppell
Coppell's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 69.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coppell (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Dallas
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
2.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
9.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (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: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coppell
Coppell has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coppell
Cozby Library And Community Commons
177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell
Cities Near Coppell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coppell FAQ
Is Coppell, Texas affordable?⌄
Coppell's median rent is $2,022/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $146,235/year. Median home value is $560,500.
Is Coppell, Texas safe?⌄
Coppell's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 894 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coppell, Texas?⌄
Coppell has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coppell, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Coppell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,022/month and median household income is $146,235/year. The median home value is $560,500. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coppell, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Coppell is 24 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