Mount Hope, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Mount Hope is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,082. Residents earn $87,927 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,082 Population 1,401/sq mi density
$87,927 Median Income $64,619 per capita
$387,800 Home Value
$1,745 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,927 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$387,800 home value, $1,745/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,927
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $387,800
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.8%
66% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,745
50% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.3%
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Mount Hope Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,082
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density1,401/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,927
Per Capita$64,619
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$387,800
Rent$1,745
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.3%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation810 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+96.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Libraries37

Is Mount Hope a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hope receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Mount Hope stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Hope is $87,927, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hope is $387,800, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,745 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Mount Hope is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mount Hope has a population of 3,082 with a density of 1,401 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.7%), with 2% Black.

Population

3,082
Total Population
1,401
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hope vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hope is $87,927, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Mount Hope vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,927
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,619
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.8 min
Work from Home28.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hope is $387,800, 38% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,745 (50% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$387,800
38% above US avg
Median List Price$460,775

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$460,775
$/Sq Ft$281
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops11.8%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,745
50% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate3.50%
In Mount Hope, 23.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.3% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Hope vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.3%
27% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma8.8%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression16.3%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

Crime Rates: Mount Hope vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Mount Hope has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,401/sq mi
Coordinates40.9187°N, 74.5509°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.8%
66% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,401/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.8 min
Work from Home28.1%

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