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New Hope, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,529 Population 399/sq mi density
$77,768 Median Income $35,251 per capita
$421,500 Home Value $392,049 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,768 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$421,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Hope, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,768
3% above
$35,251 per capita
Home Value
$421,500
50% above
Zillow: $392,049
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
150%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
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 $77,768 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,251. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Hope is $421,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,049. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

New Hope reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,103/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in New Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Hope has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,529
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density399/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,768
Per Capita$35,251
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

B+
Home Value$421,500
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$392,049
Housing Units532
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,103/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,791/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,121 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in New Hope was built in 1984.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.