Coryell County · Killeen-Temple · population 39,627
Where Copperas Cove stands
Steady, no major recent move.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 15.2 price-to-rent ratio, Copperas Cove is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Copperas Cove has held up across the cycle: home values at $226,584 with +5.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Copperas Cove's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove is a city in Coryell County, Texas, with an estimated population of 39,627. It anchors the Killeen-Temple metro area. The population grew 2.0% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Copperas Cove is $226,584 as of 2026-04, up 0.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.7% annual growth (-2.4% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Copperas Cove average $1,240 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.4%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Copperas Cove (Wikipedia)
Copperas Cove is a city located in Central Texas at the southern corner of Coryell County, with smaller portions in Lampasas and Bell Counties. Founded in 1879 as a small ranching and farming community, the city is the largest in Coryell County, with a population of 36,670 at the 2020 census. The city's economy is closely linked to nearby Fort Hood, making it part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan statistical area.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 404 Jennifer Cir, Copperas Cove, TX 76522Realtor.com · 10h ago
- Police reports: Graffiti, mischief in Copperas Cove; theft in Harker HeightsThe Killeen Daily Herald · 8h ago
- Copperas Cove hires new library directorYahoo · 1d ago
- K-9 Officer Drago helps deputies capture fugitive in Copperas Cove, TexasKWTX · 2w ago
- Deer crashes through window at Copperas Cove collectibles shopkcentv.com · 1mo ago
- Authentic Cajun restaurant opens in CoveThe Killeen Daily Herald · 2d ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Killeen-Temple area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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