Good Hope, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,315 Population 740/sq mi density
$56,328 Median Income $19,511 per capita
$319,600 Home Value $537,871 Zillow
$1,451 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$56,328 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$319,600 home value, $1,451/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Good Hope, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,328
25% below
$19,511 per capita
Home Value
$319,600
13% above
Zillow: $537,871
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
25% above
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
64.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
75%
Home Value
113%
Rent
125%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Good Hope a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Good Hope residents earn a median household income of $56,328 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,511. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Good Hope is $319,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,871. Median rent is $1,451/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

4.3% of adults in Good Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 64.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Good Hope has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population8,315
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,328
Per Capita$19,511
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B
Home Value$319,600
Rent$1,451
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$537,871
Housing Units2,309
Rent Burden38.0%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking15.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,618 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+64.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Good Hope was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.