City profile · Virginia · Census ACS 2023

Hopewell, VA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hopewell - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

22,944
Residents
$48,681
Median income
$165,100
Median home
$1,655
Median rent (state)

Hopewell - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Hopewell places in the 17th percentile for household income and the 24th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

17th
percentile, household income
32nd
percentile, home value
65th
percentile, median rent
24th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hopewell, VA

Hopewell is a small city in Virginia, home to 22,944 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Hopewell households earn a median of $48,681 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 19.6%. Typical homes in Hopewell are valued around $165,100, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. Educational attainment runs 12.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 54.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 42 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Slowing), down 25% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2420.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 60.8°F with 50.1 inches of precipitation per year and 3.5 inches of snowfall.

Virginia tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Virginia at 101.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,655 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Virginia's average monthly utility costs around $235 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 17.2 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

22,944 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Virginia

Median Household Income

$48,681 /yr

Poverty 19.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

101.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Virginia average

How does Hopewell compare to other US cities?

Where Hopewell sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 32% pricier than other cities
Median rent 65% pricier than other cities
Safety 24% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Virginia, Hopewell ranks #81 of 117 Virginia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hopewell against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Virginia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Virginia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Hopewell toward the top of Virginia's cities

Among the 616 Virginia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Hopewell ranks #72 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hopewell only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#443 of 558
21st percentile in Virginia
Median Gross Rent
#203 of 619
60th percentile in Virginia
Median Home Value
#412 of 567
27th percentile in Virginia
Poverty Rate
#72 of 616
88th percentile in Virginia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#501 of 618
19th percentile in Virginia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Virginia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile
24thSafety percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income · 24th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hopewell's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hopewell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 31 Avg. percentile National median
Hopewell's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hopewell's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$165,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 68% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hopewell $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hopewell, VA Hopewell, VA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hopewell, VA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hopewell, VA median $48,681/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hopewell, VA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hopewell, VA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 19.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
22,944
Median Income
$48,681
Median Home Value
$165,100
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Labor force participation
54.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2420.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
380.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2040.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
60.8°F
Annual Precipitation
50.1"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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22,800 residents23,000 residents23,200 residents23,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 23,012 residents 23,261 residents ▲ +1.1%
Hopewell's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
42
housing units authorized
Single-Family
42
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 56
2020 77
2021 17
2022 19
2023 18
2024 42

Permit volume decreased 25% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.2%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
9.6%

Based on 9,544 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Virginia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$70
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Virginia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Virginia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hopewell sits in

Cost of Living Index
101.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,655/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
17.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Virginia

West Springfield
22,905 people
Leesylvania
22,848 people
Christiansburg
22,820 people
Waynesboro
22,574 people
McNair
22,451 people
Cherry Hill
23,443 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hopewell's 22,944 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Prairie, KS
22,937 people
Keene, NH
22,923 people
Radcliff, KY
22,967 people
Stoneham, MA
22,986 people
New Brighton, MN
22,900 people
Hudson, OH
23,007 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hopewell's $48,681 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Glennville, GA
$48,681 median income
Beloit, OH
$48,684 median income
Morton, WA
$48,684 median income
Brownsville, TX
$48,675 median income
Englewood, TN
$48,688 median income
Shrewsbury, WV
$48,674 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hopewell, VA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hopewell, VA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.4% 42.6% 9.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.6% White 44.4% Black or African American 42.6% Asian 1.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 9.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hopewell compares to nearby Virginia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hopewell (this city) 22,944 $48,681
West Springfield 22,905 $157,800
Leesylvania 22,848 $137,460
Christiansburg 22,820 $75,451
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hopewell, VA?

What is the population of Hopewell, VA? +

Hopewell, VA has a population of 22,944 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, VA? +

The median household income in Hopewell is $48,681 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hopewell? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hopewell; the closest available measure is the Virginia state average, a cost of living index of 101.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Virginia vary by metro area.

Is Hopewell, VA safe? +

Hopewell has a total crime rate of 2420.9 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hopewell, VA? +

The median home value in Hopewell is $165,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hopewell? +

Hopewell has an average annual temperature of 60.8°F, 50.1 inches of precipitation, and 3.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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