Hope, AR

Hope, AR

At a Glance

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)

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Hope residents earn a median household income of $44,353 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,010. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hope is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,820. Median rent is $777/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Hope reports 724 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,097/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hope has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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