Hopewell, Virginia
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 1% for air quality
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Hopewell is a county in Virginia with about 23,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include air quality, amenities nearby, and airport distance. It rates lower on unemployment and violent crime.
Official websitehopewellva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.4 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 21% of US counties
Home Value$152k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 21% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.47%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment8.8%better than 8% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.8 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.5 inbetter than 67% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.2better than 81% of US counties
Air Quality7 AQIbetter than 99% of US counties
School Quality52.7better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime2966/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Crime1962/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Community
Population23,04646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.711th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1510th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)42.5%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)41.9%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.9%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability7.7/20better than 84% of US counties
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby37.75better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hopewell an affordable place to live?
- Hopewell is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 21% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hopewell?
- The median home value in Hopewell is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hopewell?
- Median household income in Hopewell is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hopewell?
- Median gross rent in Hopewell is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hopewell safe?
- Hopewell is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2966/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 1962/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hopewell?
- Hopewell averages 79°F in July and 39°F in January, with 49.8 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hopewell?
- Public-school quality in Hopewell is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hopewell?
- The average one-way commute in Hopewell is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)