Hopewell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
149 Population 1,355/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $28,274 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $142,290 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $658/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopewell, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,875
44% below
$28,274 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $142,290
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
37%
Rent
57%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopewell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hopewell residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,274. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hopewell is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,290. Median rent is $658/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

18.3% of adults in Hopewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hopewell has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population149
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$28,274
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$658
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$142,290
Housing Units83
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Hopewell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.