Hope, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,988 Population 2,093/sq mi density
$68,015 Median Income $26,158 per capita
$127,200 Home Value $256,286 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,015 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,200 home value, $1,101/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hope, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,015
9% below
$26,158 per capita
Home Value
$127,200
55% below
Zillow: $256,286
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
45%
Rent
95%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hope residents earn a median household income of $68,015 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,158. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hope is $127,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,286. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

9.6% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hope has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,988
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density2,093/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,015
Per Capita$26,158
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,200
Rent$1,101
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$256,286
Housing Units796
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation736 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hope was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.