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Hopewell.
About
Life in Hopewell
Hopewell is a community of 22,944 people in Virginia. The median household income is $54,729, median rent runs about $1,106 per month, and median home values are around $181,600. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Hopewell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hopewell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hopewell, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.2%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
32.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Hopewell
In Hopewell, rent runs 30% below the VA average, and home values are 53% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,564
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $232,456 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above VA average
Unemployment in Hopewell
Unemployment in Hopewell is 1.2 percentage points higher than the VA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hopewell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Hopewell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hopewell, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hopewell runs 20% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
395.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,411.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hopewell Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
17.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hopewell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hopewell, the most common type is winter weather, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Excessive Heat | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | Winter Weather | $3,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Heavy Rain | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hopewell city, county-wide
Air Quality6 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hopewell is typically good.
Median AQI
6
Hopewell city-wide
Climate88°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hopewell has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.1"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
58
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.53" |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.02" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.84" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.25" |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.18" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 5.59" |
| Sep | 82°F | 63°F | 5.15" |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 3.84" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hopewell
Hopewell has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
John Randolph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Poplar Springs Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.9 mi away · Petersburg
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Petersburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hopewell
Hopewell's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hopewell (within 15 miles)
Southside College of Health Sciences
5.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 151 students · 78% graduate · median earnings $77,002 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Petersburg National Battlefield, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hopewell
Hopewell has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Petersburg National Battlefield (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
12 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
14 mi awayMaggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
31 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayYorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
44 mi awayFort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hopewell
Maude Langhorne Nelson Library
209 E. Cawson Street, Hopewell
Cities Near Hopewell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hopewell FAQ
Is Hopewell, Virginia affordable?⌄
Hopewell's median rent is $1,106/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,729/year. Median home value is $181,600.
Is Hopewell, Virginia safe?⌄
Hopewell's violent crime rate was 395 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1412 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hopewell, Virginia?⌄
Hopewell has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hopewell, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Hopewell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,106/month and median household income is $54,729/year. The median home value is $181,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hopewell, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Hopewell is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from