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Hopewell, Virginia

Introduction to Hopewell, Virginia

Hopewell, Virginia is 21 miles SE of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Part of the surrounding Richmond - Petersburg metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hopewell is home to some 22,354 residents.

Hopewell History

Hopewell was founded by Sir Thomas Dale in 1613. It went through a number of name changes beginning with Bermuda City, followed by Charles City, which was lengthened to Charles City Point, and later truncated to City Point. General Ulysses S. Grant used City Point as his headquarters in 1864 and 1865 during the Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War. City Point continued to exist as an unincorporated town until 1923 when the City of Hopewell annexed it.

Hopewell and nearby Attractions

  • Berkeley Plantation
  • Shirley Plantation
  • Coles Point Plantation, Marina & Campground
  • Bushfield Golf Course
  • Victoria Park

Things To Do In Hopewell

Hopewell is a beautiful city with a variety of recreational facilities. Those interested in learning about the area would find the historic sites of the city interesting. The Old City Point still has General Grant’s T-Shaped cabin. One can also visit the Tidewater Mansion. Golf lovers can spend time playing golf at the Bushfield Golf Course.

Hopewell Transportation

Richmond International Airport is nearby.

Hopewell Higher Education

Virginia State University, John Tyler Community College, and Virginia Commonwealth University offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Hopewell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 16%Hopewell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hopewell, VA

Comparing Hopewell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime21
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