At a Glance
Median Income
$53,958
$27,211 per capita
Home Value
$135,600
Zillow: $184,189
Median Rent
$881/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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 4.6% (28% 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 $184,189. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hopedale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 731/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population742
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,958
Per Capita$27,211
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,600
Rent$881
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$184,189
Housing Units356
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property731/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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