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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,927 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,619 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.50% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |
| Census Median | $387,800 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $460,775 |
| Median List Price | $460,775 |
| $/Sq Ft | $281 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,745 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.50% |
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9187°N, 74.5509°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.8% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,401/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 28.1% |