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New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 15 miles NW of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 30 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. New Hope is home to some 2,252 residents.
In New Hope, about 43% of adults are married. People in New Hope have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of New Hope are more likely male than female.
In 2000, New Hope had a median family income of $87,868. More so than most places, the people in New Hope generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in New Hope. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in New Hope.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($50,255) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Hope. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in New Hope was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in New Hope have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In New Hope, 82% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.
New Hope strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing New Hope to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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