At a Glance
Median Income
$142,396
$78,642 per capita
Home Value
$561,900
Zillow: $1,017,649
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.9% smoking rate
How Hopewell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopewell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopewell a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopewell residents earn a median household income of $142,396 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,642. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopewell is $561,900 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,017,649. Median rent is $1,712/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
72.7% of adults in Hopewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopewell has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,828
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,539/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,396
Per Capita$78,642
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$561,900
Rent$1,712
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$1,017,649
Housing Units809
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation198 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopewell was built in 1938.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.