At a Glance
Median Income
$53,958
$27,211 per capita
Home Value
$135,600
Zillow: $199,424
Median Rent
$881/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Hopedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopedale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopedale residents earn a median household income of $53,958 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,211. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopedale is $135,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,424. Median rent is $881/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
22.8% of adults in Hopedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopedale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population742
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,958
Per Capita$27,211
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$881
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$199,424
Housing Units356
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation628 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopedale was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.