Hope Mills, NC

Hope Mills, NC

At a Glance

How Hope Mills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hope Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Hope Mills a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Hope Mills residents earn a median household income of $60,671 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,283. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hope Mills is $176,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,727. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Hope Mills reports 699 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,868/100K. The murder rate is 6.3/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Hope Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hope Mills has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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