At a Glance
Median Income
$68,015
$26,158 per capita
Home Value
$127,200
Zillow: $240,372
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 0.8% (78% 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 $240,372. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hope reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,332/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,988
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density2,093/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,015
Per Capita$26,158
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,200
Rent$1,101
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$240,372
Housing Units796
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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