Cooper City, Florida is a friendly, family-focused community in Broward County, about 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale in South Florida’s Miami metro area. It was founded by Morris Cooper and officially incorporated on June 20, 1959. The city’s motto is “Someplace Special,” a tagline residents proudly embrace.
Cooper City, Florida is a friendly, family-focused community in Broward County, about 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale in South Florida’s Miami metro area. It was founded by Morris Cooper and officially incorporated on June 20, 1959. The city’s motto is “Someplace Special,” a tagline residents proudly embrace.
Today, Cooper City covers about 8.3 square miles and is home to roughly 34,000 people. It’s known for its quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, strong sense of community, and excellent quality of life — especially appealing to families and professionals alike.
One of the city’s crown jewels is Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, a huge 172-acre recreational hub with soccer fields, cricket pitches, a velodrome (one of the few in Florida), basketball courts and more. It even hosted international cricket matches — a fun surprise for many newcomers! Its network of 24+ parks and community events (like the annual Founder’s Day celebration) keeps residents
With easy access to major highways, nearby beaches, and urban amenities, yet a calm, suburban feel, Cooper City combines outdoor living, a strong educational environment, and small-town charm — making it a sought-after place to call home.
34,166 people live in Cooper City, FL, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $51,381. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Cooper City, FL, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tasteful Thoughts, Broward Meditation Center, and Just Swim.
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| Dining · $ | 1.9 miles | 56 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.79 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.63 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.76 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.65 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.71 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.97 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.22 miles | 29 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.23 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.62 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.15 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Cooper City, FL has 11,053 households, with an average household size of 3.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cooper City, FL do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 34,166 people call Cooper City, FL home. The population density is 4,250.52 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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