At a Glance
Median Income
$48,681
$26,626 per capita
Home Value
$165,100
Zillow: $228,181
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
334/100K
2,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopewell residents earn a median household income of $48,681 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,626. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 546 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopewell is $165,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,181. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 37.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hopewell reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,137/100K. The murder rate is 22.3/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Hopewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopewell has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22,944
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,217/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,681
Per Capita$26,626
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty19.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,100
Rent$1,085
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$228,181
Housing Units10,415
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent334/100K
Property2,137/100K
Murder22.3/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary356/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death19,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hopewell was founded in 1914.
The median home in Hopewell was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.