At a Glance
Violent Crime
865/100K
3,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
200 sunny days/yr
How Hope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hope a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Hope reports 865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,827/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
60.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hope has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$53,300
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$32,113M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,436
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$230,483
Housing Units223
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent865/100K
Property3,827/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation295 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hope was built in 1984.
32.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 785 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.