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Hope, New Zealand

Tasman District · New Zealand

Hope is a small town in Tasman District, New Zealand with a population of 990. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
990 Population 148/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$26,280 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$26,280 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population990
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density148/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,280
Per Capita$26,280
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

C+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$858
Ownership79.8%
Housing Units396

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population990
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-41.3667°, 173.1500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTasman District
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$26,280
Median Age46.1 years

About Hope

Hope is a small town in New Zealand (Tasman District) with a population of 990. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Hope has a population of 990 with a density of 148 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

990
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above New Zealand avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hope vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hope is $26,280, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,280 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $505, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Hope vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$26,280
65% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$26,280
Avg Weekly Wage$505

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hope is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 79.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 396 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.8%
Owner-Occupied79.8%
Renter-Occupied20.2%
Housing Units396

Property Tax

Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3667°N, 173.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

985 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 93 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 106 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 78 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 112 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 56 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 99 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 107 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 140 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 86 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 81 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 139 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 118 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 92 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 107 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 92 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 148 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m 130 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 145 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 93 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 106 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
July 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in

Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Hope

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hope School
Ranzau School
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Radio Stations near Hope

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 105.6 Nelson NZ AAC 128 kbps
BeachFM 106.3 00s, 60s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Founders Heritage Park
Maritime museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
Port Museum

Libraries in Hope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elma Turner Library0.0
Mapua Community Library0.0
Mapua Library0.0
Nightingale Library Tāhunanui0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Stoke Library0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hope

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Gas Stations in Hope

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Breweries in Hope

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hope

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hope

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rainbow Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hope

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Lake Station AirportSmall Airport
Molesworth AirportSmall Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hope

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hope Community Church
Saint Johns Lutheran Church
St. Michael's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hope

What is the population of Hope?

Hope has a population of 990 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hope expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,280, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hope?

Hope has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hope?

The job market in Hope is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $505. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hope?

The median home value in Hope is $171,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $858. The homeownership rate is 79.8%.

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