Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$764
Population
38,610
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A close-knit community in central Texas
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Copperas Cove is a close-knit community with a family-friendly atmosphere in central Texas. The city borders Fort Cavazos to the west, shaping the area into a great place for military personnel. Residents enjoy Copperas Cove’s highly regarded schools, cozy neighborhoods, golf courses, and rolling hills. Renters have the choice of several affordable apartments or ranch-style homes scattered throughout town. Modern amenities like shops and restaurants are conveniently located along Highway 190, and outdoor recreation is abundant through local parks and the natural landscape that surrounds the city. If you’re searching for additional excitement, drive about one hour south to get to Austin or an hour northwest to Waco.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,017
Average: $74,873
Education
6,788
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,456
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Copperas Cove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Copperas Cove, TX is $631 for a studio, $766 for one bedroom, $872 for two bedrooms, and $1,038 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Copperas Cove has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$766/month
606 Sq Ft
House
$1,568/month
1,536 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,483/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,332/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Schools
Taylor Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
817 Students
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Martin Walker Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Copperas Cove Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
924 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,277 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
- Conder Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Robert Gray AAF
- Killeen Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.