What are the schools like in Hoopers Creek, NC?

Hoopers Creek is served primarily by FernLeaf Community Charter School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Hoopers Creek?

The median household income in Hoopers Creek, NC is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Hoopers Creek, NC?

Hoopers Creek has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.3 inches.

Hoopers Creek, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hoopers Creek, NC affordable or expensive?

Hoopers Creek's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hoopers Creek is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,800 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hoopers Creek, NC?

Hoopers Creek has a violent crime rate of 129.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1213.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hoopers Creek, NC a Good Place to Live?

Hoopers Creek is a small town of 1,515 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Hoopers Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Hoopers Creek 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: 96.1

Hoopers Creek's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hoopers Creek costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hoopers Creek, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hoopers Creek's violent crime rate is 129.5 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.5 /100k

Property Crime

1213.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hoopers Creek is served primarily by FernLeaf Community Charter School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hoopers Creek, NC	National Avg
School District	FernLeaf Community Charter School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hoopers Creek sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 10.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hoopers Creek, NC
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	10.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hoopers Creek, NC	National Avg
Population	1,515	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fruitland, NC 3 mi Fletcher, NC 4 mi Royal Pines, NC 4 mi Gerton, NC 5 mi Fairview, NC 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Hoopers Creek

Hoopers Creek, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28732

Hoopers Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoopers Creek, NC affordable or expensive?

Hoopers Creek's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hoopers Creek roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $231,800 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Hoopers Creek, NC?

Hoopers Creek's violent crime rate is 129.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1213.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hoopers Creek?

Public schools in Hoopers Creek are operated by FernLeaf Community Charter School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hoopers Creek, NC a good place to live?

Hoopers Creek, NC has a population of 1,515, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Hoopers Creek?

Hoopers Creek averages 48.9°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 10.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hoopers Creek?

Hoopers Creek, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28732.

What is the population of Hoopers Creek?

The population of Hoopers Creek, North Carolina is 1,515 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hoopers Creek?

Key numbers for living in Hoopers Creek: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $231,800, median household income $63,750, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoopers Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.