Hope, NM

New Mexico

Hope is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 99. Residents earn $103,393 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
99 Population 81/sq mi density
$103,393 Median Income $48,248 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,393
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population99
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,393
Per Capita$48,248
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Commute33 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation4,100 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+81.6%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband45.0%
Libraries2

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hope is $103,393, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Hope among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Hope has a population of 99 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 52.6 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%).

Population

99
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
52.6yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.6%
Female 35.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only50.5%
36% below US avg
Spanish49.5%
269% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hope is $103,393, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,393
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,248
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
IRS Avg AGI$84,135

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,976
County GDP$11,319M

Business (County)

Restaurants159
Healthcare118
Retail195
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,282
6% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,282
6% below US avg
In Hope, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.3%
Premature Death12,798/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access73.6%
Healthcare Facilities118

Crime Rates: Hope vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Hope has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.9 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates32.8174°N, 104.7369°W
County FIPS35015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.9-point margin. 45.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.3%
D 21.4%

Winner: Republican by 55.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+81.6%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access45.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities118
Restaurants159
Retail Stores195

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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