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New hope, AL

New hope, AL.

Population: 4,643 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New hope, AL is $231,382 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,008 after a median 60 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 lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,382

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$231,382
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
-8.6%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+63.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$261,646
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$287,008
Median list price
$287,500
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,241/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
New Hope Elementary School, New Hope High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (14.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Highest AQI recorded (year)
78

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,728
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,589

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (44 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Flint River Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, DEKALB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,892 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.7%
Median annual property tax
$594
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,383
Average weekly wage
$1,475
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,070

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

How it compares

New hopeState medianUS median
Median home value$231,382$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$287,008$247,500$325,000
Median days on market60 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$594$514$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 median home value in New hope, AL?
$231,382.
What is the median sale price in New hope, AL?
$287,008.
How long do homes take to sell in New hope, AL?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in New hope, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,341/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New hope, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is New hope, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in New hope, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New hope, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New hope, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New hope, AL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New hope, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New hope, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New hope, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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