Small city in Dallas County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Coppell, TX

A+

5th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 98 of 100
6th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Coppell an A+. It ranks 5th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on education levels and jobs and income, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Coppell isHoustonSan AntonioAustinCoppell
Where Coppell is in Texas.
Population
41,386-3.7% since 2020
Median rent
$2,02244% higher than Texas
Median home value
$560,50097% higher than Texas
Household income
$146,235Median
Average commute
24 minOne way
Violent crime
92Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Coppell

Coppell sits about 18 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 41,386 people lived here in 2025, down 3.7% from 2020. It is suburban.

Local spots people know include Andrew Brown Park West, Wagon Wheel Park and Cozby Library and Community Commons.

The median age is 41.1, 40% of households have children, 69% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $146,235 a year (86% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Coppell

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 15 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 92 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 76% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $146,235, 86% higher than the Texas median.
  • Plenty close to home. 12 grocery stores, 147 restaurants and 33 parks are mapped in town.
  • Healthier population. Only 7.8% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Coppell

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,022, 44% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high here.

Who Coppell suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 76% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 96% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 86% higher than the Texas median, with 147 restaurants and 14 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 76% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,022 is 44% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 96% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $2,022 is 44% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 49% for people on a budget.

Coppell report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Coppell with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,022, homes cost 3.8x income.

    53 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $146,235, 2.6% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A

    15 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    92 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade B+

    92 violent crimes per 100k, 894 property crimes per 100k.

    79 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    12 grocery stores, 147 restaurants, 33 parks mapped in town.

    84 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 31% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade A-

    7.8% of adults uninsured.

    83 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A-

    97% of homes have broadband.

    88 of 100 vs US cities

Where Coppell stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%36 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $146,23586% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%12 points lower than Texas (52%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,02244% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x6% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.2%1 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Coppell

Coppell renters pay a median of $2,022 a month, 44% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $81,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 40% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $560,500, 97% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,068 before tax, or $3,901 with property tax. That is $1,879 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Coppell pays $10,000+ a year, 136% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Coppell

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in CoppellStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent44% higher than Texas$2,022$1,403$1,413
Median home value97% higher than Texas$560,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income6% higher than Texas3.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Texas40%52%51%
Median property tax per year136% higher than Texas$10,000+$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Texas69%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,901
Mortgage payment
$3,068
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,022

Based on a $560,500 home in Coppell, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Coppell safe?

In 2025, Coppell Police Department reported 38 violent crimes and 371 property crimes. That works out to 92 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 76% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 894 property crimes per 100,000, 57% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 56% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Coppell by yearTexas9220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
92
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
894
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Coppell by yearTexas89420212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Coppell Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Coppell

Coppell has 15 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Coppell ISD and Universal Academy.

Top-rated campuses include Coppell Middle East, New Tech H S at Coppell and Universal Academy - Coppell. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
92
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
92
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • ACoppell Middle EastMiddle, Coppell ISD95 of 100
  • ANew Tech H S at CoppellHigh, Coppell ISD95 of 100
  • AUniversal Academy - CoppellOther, Universal Academy94 of 100
  • ACoppell Middle NorthMiddle, Coppell ISD93 of 100
  • ACoppell High SchoolHigh, Coppell ISD92 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Coppell

We grade 4 areas inside Coppell. The top three are Northwest Coppell (A+), Central Coppell (A+) and Northeast Coppell (A). If price matters most, East Coppell has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,980 a month. Northeast Coppell is the priciest, at $2,540. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 4 Coppell neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Coppell

    Everyday places mapped inside Coppell, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Andrew Brown Park West, Wagon Wheel Park, Cozby Library and Community Commons.

    The average one-way commute is 24 minutes, 9% shorter than the Texas average. 31% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 18 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Coppell work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $146,235, income per person is $71,384, unemployment is 2.6% and 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    12
    Pharmacies
    7
    Restaurants
    147
    Cafes
    14
    Bars
    2
    Parks
    33
    Gyms
    33
    Hospitals and urgent care
    8
    Childcare
    16
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income86% higher than Texas$146,235$78,476$80,734
    Income per person75% higher than Texas$71,384$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.6%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas5.4%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher36 points higher than Texas70%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance12 points lower than Texas7.8%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute9% lower than Texas24 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home17 points higher than Texas31%14%15%
    Workers who work from home31%
    Workers who take transit0.1%
    Workers who walk0.9%
    Workers who bike0.2%

    Who lives in Coppell

    Under 1827%
    18 to 3415%
    35 to 6446%
    65 and over13%

    Median age 41.1 years. 40% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Black5.6%
    Asian30%
    Other or more than one race4.0%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Coppell

    Coppell has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 104 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 39 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Coppell30°50°70°90°56J60F68M75A82M91J95J96A89S78O66N58DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Grapevine Dam, 4 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

    • River floodingVery high
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesVery high
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windModerate

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Coppell

    Nearby, Grapevine gets an A-, Carrollton gets an A and Lewisville gets a B. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. A-GrapevineCity, 51,139 people5 mi
    2. ACarrolltonCity, 133,740 people5 mi
    3. BLewisvilleCity, 131,080 people6 mi
    4. A-Farmers BranchSmall city, 36,645 people7 mi
    5. B-IrvingCity, 256,492 people7 mi
    6. B+EulessCity, 60,421 people9 mi

    Coppell in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 4A+Seis Lagos1,391 people22 mito downtown
    5. 5A+Frisco219,304 people25 mito downtown
    6. 6A+Coppell42,154 people18 mito downtown
    7. 7A+Highland Park8,773 people3 mito downtown
    8. 8A+Colleyville26,012 people23 mito downtown
    9. 9A+Allen110,265 people22 mito downtown

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    Living in Coppell: common questions

    Is Coppell, TX a good place to live?

    We give Coppell an A+. It ranks 5th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on education levels and jobs and income, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Coppell?

    Renters in Coppell pay a median of $2,022 a month, 44% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $560,500, 97% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,901, including property tax.

    Is Coppell safe?

    In 2025, Coppell Police Department reported 92 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 76% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 894 per 100,000, 57% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Coppell?

    We found 15 rated public school campuses inside Coppell. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 92 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Coppell?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Coppell are Northwest Coppell, Central Coppell and Northeast Coppell. We score 4 areas in the city.

    Does Coppell flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Coppell as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Coppell?

    Summers in Coppell peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 39 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Coppell?

    The average one-way commute is 24 min, 9% lower than the Texas average. About 31% of workers work from home. It is about 18 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.