At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$33,323 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $281,813
Median Rent
$636/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.8% smoking rate
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?
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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,323. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hope is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,813. Median rent is $636/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
25.7% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hope has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$33,323
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$636
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$281,813
Housing Units148
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation1,231 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute12 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
Hope was founded in 1881.
The median home in Hope was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.