At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$37,974 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
Zillow: $464,617
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.1% 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+
3.9 / 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 $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hope is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,617. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
21.3% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hope has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born26.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$37,974
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$312,500
Rent$1,303
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$464,617
Housing Units110
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation452 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Hope was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
26.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.