Median Income
$57,600
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Unemployment
18.3%
408% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.6%
58% higher than US avg
How Hopewell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population597
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,600
Per Capita$39,200
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty19.6%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units280
Rent Burden7.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+38.1%
Graduate+2.9%
Is Hopewell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hopewell receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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, below-average incomes. Hopewell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hopewell is $57,600, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hopewell is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.1% have completed high school.
Hopewell has a population of 597 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).
Population
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
The median household income in Hopewell is $57,600, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,600 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 18.3% |
| 408% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.2% |
| Public Transit | 4.8% |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
The median home value in Hopewell is $150,000, 47% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.9% |
| Housing Units | 280 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Hopewell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 57.6 sq mi (149.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |