What are the schools like in New Hope, MS?

School district data for New Hope is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in New Hope?

The median household income in New Hope, MS is $76,149 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in New Hope, MS?

New Hope has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

New Hope, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is New Hope, MS affordable or expensive?

New Hope's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means New Hope is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,500 and the median rent is $786 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in New Hope, MS?

New Hope has a violent crime rate of 129.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 636.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is New Hope, MS a Good Place to Live?

New Hope is a small town of 2,983 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $76,149 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: New Hope stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Hope is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All New 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

Index: 92.2

New Hope's overall cost of living index is 92.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in New Hope costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	New Hope, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$786	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,149	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

New Hope's violent crime rate is 129.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.7 /100k

Property Crime

636.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	New Hope, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

New Hope sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	New Hope, MS
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	New Hope, MS	National Avg
Population	2,983	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Columbus, MS 5 mi Macedonia, AL 7 mi Ethelsville, AL 8 mi Columbus AFB, MS 13 mi Pickensville, AL 16 mi

New Hope vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Hope, MS affordable or expensive?

New Hope's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes New Hope roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,500 and median rent is $786/month.

What is the crime rate in New Hope, MS?

New Hope's violent crime rate is 129.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 636.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in New Hope?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is New Hope, MS a good place to live?

New Hope, MS has a population of 2,983, a median household income of $76,149, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in New Hope?

New Hope averages 55.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of New Hope?

The population of New Hope, Mississippi is 2,983 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in New Hope?

Key numbers for living in New Hope: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $196,500, median household income $76,149, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Hope side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.