At a Glance
Median Income
$60,671
$29,283 per capita
Home Value
$176,300
Zillow: $262,834
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hope Mills 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 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 7.8% (117% 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 $262,834. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,823
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,972/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,671
Per Capita$29,283
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,300
Rent$1,097
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$262,834
Housing Units6,744
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation160 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Hope Mills was founded in 1766.
The median home in Hope Mills was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.