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Hope Valley

North Carolina · Durham · 9,153 residents · 4.309 sq mi
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The short version

Hope Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,684. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $569,145. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 81% more than the Durham median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hope Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,153
Population density
2,124 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,684
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$79,936
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,145
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,513
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(6,005)
Black25%(2,290)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(314)
Asian2.6%(240)
Other3.3%(304)
Diversity Score63%(5,767)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(6,005)
Black25%(2,290)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(314)
Asian2.6%(240)
Other3.3%(304)
Diversity Score63%(5,767)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 8,301
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Income$140,283−5%
Home value$1,145,479+101%
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Income$153,029+4%
Home value$1,530,129+169%
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Home value$1,665,885+193%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina?

Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina has about 9,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina earns about $147,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina expensive?

In Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $569,145, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.

How educated are people in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina?

About 73.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina?

About 5.5% of people in Hope Valley, Durham, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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