Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
New Hope is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 928. Residents earn $62,396 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Hope receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. New Hope offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Hope is $62,396, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in New Hope is $148,800, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
New Hope is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
New Hope enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,396 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,898 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $650M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $148,800 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,050 |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,895/100K |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.2 inches |
| 59% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9994°N, 85.6684°W |
| County FIPS | 13083 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.1% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |