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Hope, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 81/sq mi density
$103,393 Median Income $48,248 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hope, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,393
38% above
$48,248 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
138%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hope a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $103,393 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,248. 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 1,976 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Hope reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,887/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hope has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population99
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,393
Per Capita$48,248
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,972
Housing Units58
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,887/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary943/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,100 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hope was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.