Median Income
$63,125
household / year
Median Home Value
$300,000
owner-occupied
Median Rent
N/A
gross / month
Cost of Living
N/A
national avg = 100

Is Hope, ID a Good Place to Live?

Hope is a small town of 96 in Idaho, with a median household income of $63,125 and a 19.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Hope stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hope is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hope city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Hope metro area.

Metric Hope, ID National Avg
Median Home Value $300,000 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 85.7% 65.9%
Median Household Income $63,125 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hope's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
98.4 /100k
Property Crime
824.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hope is served primarily by LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Hope, ID National Avg
School District LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT —
Elementary Schools 8 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 4 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 16.9:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 100.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hope sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 62.0 inches of snow per year.

MetricHope, ID
Average High — January33.6°F
Average High — July81.8°F
Annual Precipitation39.6"
Annual Snowfall62.0"

Demographics

MetricHope, IDNational Avg
Population96—
Median Age65.238.9
Unemployment Rate19.4%3.7%
Avg Commute Time27.8 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)100.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 188.3%22.2%
65 and over51.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Hope, ID 1 mi Clark Fork, ID 9 mi Kootenai, ID 11 mi Ponderay, ID 11 mi Sandpoint, ID 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Hope

Hope, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83836

Hope vs Other Cities

Hope, ID vs East Hope, ID Hope, ID vs Clark Fork, ID Hope, ID vs Kootenai, ID Hope, ID vs Ponderay, ID Hope, ID vs Sandpoint, ID

Frequently Asked Questions

Hope has a median home value of $300,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,125.
Hope's violent crime rate is 98.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 824.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hope are operated by LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 39.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hope, ID has a population of 96, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 19.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hope averages 33.6°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 62.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hope, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83836.
The population of Hope, Idaho is 96 with a median age of 65.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hope: median home $300,000, median household income $63,125, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hope side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.