City of Cooper City Revenue and Competitors

Located near Florida’s southeast coast, Cooper City is a beautiful city, well-loved by residents and non-residents alike. Not long ago, Family Circle magazine named it one of the 10 best places to raise a family. Abundant with parks, an excellent school system, and a welcoming community, Cooper City is a gem within Broward County. There is no shortage of activities or travel opportunities. Cooper City is about 12 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and Florida’s Atlantic Ocean beaches, and it is 12 miles east of the Everglades. It is less than 30 minutes to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Cooper City residents are proud of their community—living up to its reputation as “Someplace Special”. People move to Cooper City for the schools, which are all A-rated. Cooper City High school is nationally acclaimed as a Blue Ribbon School and one of America’s Best High Schools by The Washington Post and Newsweek. Of the schools located in the City, all the elementary and middle schools are ranked in the top 15% in Florida by schooldigger.com. Housing prices are not cheap but, by the same token, are not outrageous. The median home value in Cooper City is $384,900, and higher-end homes range closer to $800,000. More than anything else, Cooper City is a close-knit community. The neighborhoods are friendly and the residents support each other. People and institutions work together for the betterment of the City. For example, the Optimists run the sports recreation programs on city fields while the City maintains them. Practices are often held at a public school. The PTA is active and volunteerism is extensive. Cooper City's, excellent sense of community and focus on quality education create a perfect environment for families to work and play.