At a Glance
Median Income
$80,787
$29,188 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
Zillow: $233,849
Median Rent
$692/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
1,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How New Hope Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Hope's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Hope a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Hope residents earn a median household income of $80,787 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,188. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hope is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,849. Median rent is $692/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
New Hope reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,123/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in New Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hope has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,895
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,787
Per Capita$29,188
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$692
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$233,849
Housing Units1,033
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property1,123/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation608 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in New Hope was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.