What are the schools like in Hope, NJ?

Hope is served primarily by Hope Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hope?

The median household income in Hope, NJ is $77,361 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Hope, NJ?

Hope has an average high temperature of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hope, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hope's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hope is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,200 and the median rent is $1,309 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hope, NJ?

Hope has a violent crime rate of 29.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 402.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hope, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Hope is a small town of 219 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $77,361 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Hope stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Index: 98.4

Hope's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hope costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hope, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,309	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,361	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hope's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

29.4 /100k

Property Crime

402.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hope is served primarily by Hope Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hope, NJ	National Avg
School District	Hope Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hope sees average highs of 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hope, NJ
Average High — January	36.5°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hope, NJ	National Avg
Population	219	—
Median Age	54.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	18.7%	6.3%
Under 18	4.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Lake CDP (Warren County), NJ 1 mi Mount Hermon, NJ 2 mi Mountain Lake, NJ 4 mi Great Meadows, NJ 4 mi Blairstown, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Hope

Hope, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07844

Hope vs Other Cities

Hope, NJ vs Silver Lake CDP (Warren County), NJ Hope, NJ vs Mount Hermon, NJ Hope, NJ vs Mountain Lake, NJ Hope, NJ vs Great Meadows, NJ Hope, NJ vs Blairstown, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hope, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hope's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hope roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,200 and median rent is $1,309/month.

What is the crime rate in Hope, NJ?

Hope's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hope?

Public schools in Hope are operated by Hope Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hope, NJ a good place to live?

Hope, NJ has a population of 219, a median household income of $77,361, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Hope?

Hope averages 36.5°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hope?

Hope, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07844.

What is the population of Hope?

The population of Hope, New Jersey is 219 with a median age of 54.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hope?

Key numbers for living in Hope: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $243,200, median household income $77,361, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.