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Hopewell, NJ

Hopewell, NJ.

Population: 4,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hopewell, NJ is $670,574 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $738,289 after a median 39 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$670,574

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$670,574
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+49.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$677,781
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$738,289
Median list price
$698,000
Median price per sqft
$319
1-year sale-price change
+26.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
103.8%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,741/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,081/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
OFFICE OF EDUCATION JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION, Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Schools include
DOVES RCH, Hopewell Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rocky Hill Municipal Well (6.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,251
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,344

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
27
Nearest national park
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (11 mi)
National parks include
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
56
Nearest airport
O'Dwyer Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
101
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
65.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
89.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,956
Average weekly wage
$1,867
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HopewellState medianUS median
Typical home value$670,574$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$738,289$555,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hopewell, NJ?
$670,574.
What is the median sale price in Hopewell, NJ?
$738,289.
How long do homes take to sell in Hopewell, NJ?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Hopewell, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,242/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hopewell, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Hopewell, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hopewell, NJ. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hopewell, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hopewell, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hopewell, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hopewell, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hopewell, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hopewell, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hopewell, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hopewell

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