The Town FilesCooper City, Florida
City in Broward County · population 34,401 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $620,900
- Household income
- $132,319
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 81
- Median age
- 40.6
Cooper City is a city of 34,401 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $620,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 95% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 91% of Florida towns, more upscale than 90% of Florida towns.
How Cooper City ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cooper City is worth $620,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $132,319, which is more affordable than 46% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,648 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cooper City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $620,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,648 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $132,319 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Cooper City
| People | Cooper City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.6% | — |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Cooper City
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F. About 62.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
81 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cooper City since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1965 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Cooper City itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Cooper City
7 public schools with 8,866 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,307 | 24.5 |
| PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,463 | 22.9 |
| FRANKLIN ACADEMY COOPER CITY (charter) | K-8 | 1,318 | 17.6 |
| EMBASSY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,227 | 19.5 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT COOPER CITY (charter) | K-8 | 1,202 | 17.4 |
| COOPER CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 757 | 18.5 |
| GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 592 | 14.8 |
Towns near Cooper City
- Davie, FL2.2 mi · 105,691 people · home $462,900
- Pembroke Pines, FL4.1 mi · 171,178 people · home $439,500
- Southwest Ranches, FL5.5 mi · 7,607 people · home $906,500
- Plantation, FL5.5 mi · 91,750 people · home $483,500
- Broadview Park, FL5.9 mi · 7,670 people · home $365,000
- Miramar, FL6.2 mi · 134,721 people · home $462,700
- Miami Gardens, FL7.3 mi · 111,640 people · home $378,500
- Dania Beach, FL7.5 mi · 31,723 people · home $319,800
Cooper City questions
Is Cooper City, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cooper City scores better for retirees than 36% of Florida towns and quieter than 21%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Cooper City?
The median owner-occupied home in Cooper City is valued at $620,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,319, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $2,648 a month.
What is the weather like in Cooper City?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 59.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cooper City get tornadoes?
81 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cooper City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1965. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)