Good Hope, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,542 Population 322/sq mi density
$88,068 Median Income $32,567 per capita
$172,200 Home Value $237,308 Zillow
$1,105 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,068 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, $1,105/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Good Hope, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,068
17% above
$32,567 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
39% below
Zillow: $237,308
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
5% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Good Hope Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Good Hope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
61%
Rent
95%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Good Hope a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Good Hope residents earn a median household income of $88,068 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,567. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Good Hope is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,308. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

17.6% of adults in Good Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Good Hope has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,542
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density322/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,068
Per Capita$32,567
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent$1,105
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$237,308
Housing Units903
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation669 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Good Hope was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.