North Carolina
New Hope is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,200. Residents earn $55,324 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Hope receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. New Hope stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Hope is $55,324, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in New Hope is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
New Hope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.9% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,324 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,647 |
| Unemployment | 9.6% |
| 167% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 380 |
| County GDP | $626M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $156,500 |
| 44% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,574/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3782°N, 77.8922°W |
| County FIPS | 37079 |
Winner: Republican by 18.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |