At a Glance
Median Income
$158,929
$132,918 per capita
Home Value
$633,800
Zillow: $911,682
Median Rent
$1,957/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
397/100K
2,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Hope a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $158,929 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $132,918. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Hope is $633,800 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,682. Median rent is $1,957/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
New Hope reports 397 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.9% of adults in New Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Hope has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,623
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density2,065/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,929
Per Capita$132,918
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A
Home Value$633,800
Rent$1,957
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$911,682
Housing Units1,483
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent397/100K
Property2,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault318/100K
Burglary119/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation185 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+33.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
New Hope was founded in 1707.
The median home in New Hope was built in 1977.
33.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.