New York · Metropolitan Area
Hopewell Junction is a small town in New York with a population of 1,113. Residents earn $77,391 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hopewell Junction receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hopewell Junction offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hopewell Junction is $77,391, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.0% 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 Hopewell Junction is $686,300, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Hopewell Junction is a highly educated community — 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hopewell Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,391 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,299 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,316 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,328 |
| County GDP | $5,494M |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Healthcare | 245 |
| Retail | 298 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $686,300 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $560,043 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,469 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,245 |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 251 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5802°N, 73.8116°W |
| County FIPS | 36079 |
Winner: Republican by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.4% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,504/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 245 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Retail Stores | 298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |