Neighborhood in Copperas Cove, Coryell County

Living in Northeast Copperas Cove, Copperas Cove

C

4th of 4areas in Copperas Cove
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Copperas Cove overall: C+

Northeast Copperas Cove covers part of Copperas Cove, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Copperas Cove. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)
  • Health scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park1.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,680
Median rent
$790
Median home value
$223,000
Household income
$55,100
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
32%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Copperas Cove

Northeast Copperas Cove is an area in Copperas Cove with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly rented (68% of homes) and 20% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 4 areas in Copperas Cove, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Copperas Cove

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $790, 24% lower than the Copperas Cove median.

Cons of living in Northeast Copperas Cove

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across Copperas Cove.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Copperas Cove report card

Each grade compares Northeast Copperas Cove with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $790, homes cost 4.1x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $55,100, 5.2% unemployed.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 280 violent crimes per 100k, 1,171 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 6.7% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Copperas Cove compared with Copperas Cove

Better than Copperas Cove

  • Median rent: $79024% lower than Copperas Cove ($1,043)
  • Average commute: 23 min20% lower than Copperas Cove (29 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%5 points higher than Copperas Cove (22%)

Worse than Copperas Cove

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%27 points lower than Copperas Cove (60%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x60% higher than Copperas Cove (2.5x)
  • Median household income: $55,10023% lower than Copperas Cove ($71,225)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CHettie Halstead ElementaryElementary, Copperas Cove ISD0.5 mi
  • CCopperas Cove Junior HighMiddle, Copperas Cove ISD1.1 mi
  • BCopperas Cove High SchoolHigh, Copperas Cove ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Copperas Cove

Median rent in Northeast Copperas Cove is $790 a month, 24% lower than the Copperas Cove median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $223,000, 24% higher than the Copperas Cove median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,457 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCopperas CoveTexas
Median rent24% lower than Copperas Cove$790$1,043$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Copperas Cove$223,000$180,500$283,800
Home value to income60% higher than Copperas Cove4.1x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Copperas Cove39%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Copperas Cove32%60%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Copperas Cove5.8%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Copperas Cove198819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,457
Mortgage payment
$1,221
Property tax
$237
Median rent, for comparison
$790

Based on a $223,000 home in Northeast Copperas Cove, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCopperas CoveTexas
Median household income23% lower than Copperas Cove$55,100$71,225$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Copperas Cove5.2%7.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than Copperas Cove19%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Copperas Cove27%22%34%
Average commute20% lower than Copperas Cove23 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Copperas Cove6.7%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Copperas Cove2.1%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Copperas Cove89%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northeast Copperas Cove

Under 1823%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6435%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black8.2%
Asian7.1%
Other or more than one race9.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Copperas Cove

  1. 1C+East Copperas CoveMedian rent $870
  2. 2C+North Copperas CoveMedian rent $1,470
  3. 3C+Central Copperas CoveMedian rent $1,050

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+CarlisleLubbock
  2. C-Northwest Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  3. CSouth BrownwoodBrownwood

Questions about Northeast Copperas Cove

Is Northeast Copperas Cove a good place to live?

Northeast Copperas Cove covers part of Copperas Cove, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Copperas Cove. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Copperas Cove?

Median rent in Northeast Copperas Cove is $790 a month, 24% lower than the Copperas Cove median. The median home is worth $223,000, 24% higher than the Copperas Cove median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Copperas Cove.

What schools serve Northeast Copperas Cove?

The closest rated public schools are Hettie Halstead Elementary (elementary, rated C), Copperas Cove Junior High (middle, rated C) and Copperas Cove High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Copperas Cove that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.