At a Glance
Median Income
$85,461
$32,854 per capita
Home Value
$227,700
Zillow: $305,821
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
858/100K
5,988/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $85,461 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,854. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,478 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopewell is $227,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,821. Median rent is $1,007/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Hopewell reports 858 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,988/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Hopewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopewell has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,624
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,461
Per Capita$32,854
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,700
Rent$1,007
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$305,821
Housing Units963
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent858/100K
Property5,988/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation742 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopewell was built in 1985.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 215 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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