Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Copperas Cove, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$771
Population
38,610
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A close-knit community in central Texas
Tight-knit
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Copperas Cove, TX is $597 for a studio, $783 for one bedroom, $858 for two bedrooms, and $1,004 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Copperas Cove has decreased by -5.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$783/month
605 Sq Ft
House
$1,524/month
1,459 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,417/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,297/month
1,656 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Copperas Cove, TX is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Martin Walker Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
C R Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
817 Students
J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
934 Students
Copperas Cove Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
924 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,277 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
139 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 June 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.