New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hopelawn is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,986. Residents earn $83,977 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hopelawn receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hopelawn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hopelawn is $83,977, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Hopelawn is $349,500, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,245 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hopelawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 39.6% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.4% |
| 351% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,977 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,325 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,738 |
| County GDP | $23,779M |
| Restaurants | 897 |
| Healthcare | 1,338 |
| Retail | 1,354 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $349,500 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,245 |
| 7% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,376/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5286°N, 74.2936°W |
| County FIPS | 36085 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,786/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Restaurants | 897 |
| Retail Stores | 1,354 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |