Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.5%
90% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$600
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
20.9%
481% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
30.6%
147% higher than US avg
How Hopedale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population596
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$36,000
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty30.6%
Commute13 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$600
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden5.1%
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+36.8%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Hopedale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hopedale receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Hopedale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hopedale is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 20.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 30.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hopedale is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.8% have completed high school.
Hopedale has a population of 596 with a density of 709 people per square mile. The median age is 31.4 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
596
Total Population
2021 Census
31.4yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.4% |
The median household income in Hopedale is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 20.9% |
| 481% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% |
| 147% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 12.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 38.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Hopedale is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $600 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.1% |
| Housing Units | 190 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4674°N, 60.2032°W |
| Timezone | America/Goose_Bay |