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New Hope, Minnesota

New Hope, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 3 miles NE of Plymouth, Minnesota (center to center) and 7 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Part of the surrounding Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area, the city is not an isolated city. New Hope is home to some 20,873 residents.

The People and Families of New Hope

In New Hope, about 50% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in New Hope than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Hope had a median family income of $60,424. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Hope. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Hope. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

New Hope Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in New Hope was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In New Hope, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

New Hope strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNew Hope Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%New Hope Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%New Hope Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Hope Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Hope College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New Hope, MN

Comparing New Hope to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime53

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