At a Glance
Median Income
$55,324
$28,979 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $428,628
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.8% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Hope residents earn a median household income of $55,324 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,979. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hope is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,628. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
40.6% of adults in New Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hope has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,200
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,324
Per Capita$28,979
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$428,628
Housing Units517
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation129 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in New Hope was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.