What are the schools like in Hopewell, VA?

Hopewell is served primarily by Hopewell City Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hopewell?

The median household income in Hopewell, VA is $50,661 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Hopewell, VA?

Hopewell has an average high temperature of 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hopewell, VA affordable or expensive?

Hopewell's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hopewell is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,600 and the median rent is $1,033 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hopewell, VA?

Hopewell has a violent crime rate of 380.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2040.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hopewell, VA a Good Place to Live?

Hopewell is a small city of 23,046 in Virginia, with a median household income of $50,661 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Hopewell stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Hopewell 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: 98.0

Hopewell's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hopewell costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hopewell, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,033	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,661	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hopewell's violent crime rate is 380.9 per 100,000 residents — 0% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

380.9 /100k

Property Crime

2040.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hopewell is served primarily by Hopewell City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hopewell, VA	National Avg
School District	Hopewell City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hopewell sees average highs of 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 3.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hopewell, VA
Average High — January	50.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	3.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hopewell, VA	National Avg
Population	23,046	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	43.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Enon, VA 3 mi Fort Lee, VA 4 mi Prince George, VA 5 mi Colonial Heights, VA 6 mi Ettrick, VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hopewell

Hopewell, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23860

Hopewell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hopewell, VA affordable or expensive?

Hopewell's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hopewell roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,600 and median rent is $1,033/month.

What is the crime rate in Hopewell, VA?

Hopewell's violent crime rate is 380.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2040.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hopewell?

Public schools in Hopewell are operated by Hopewell City Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hopewell, VA a good place to live?

Hopewell, VA has a population of 23,046, a median household income of $50,661, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. 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 Hopewell?

Hopewell averages 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 3.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hopewell?

Hopewell, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23860.

What is the population of Hopewell?

The population of Hopewell, Virginia is 23,046 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hopewell?

Key numbers for living in Hopewell: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $151,600, median household income $50,661, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopewell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.