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Hopewell, VA

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 65
Population22,944
Foreign Born1.6%
Population Density2,216people per mi²
Median Age36.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

79/100

21% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Hopewell, Virginia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$33k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $84k+$131k+
Elite (Top 5%) $99k+$154k+
Affordability Ratio

103%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

6.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

16.6mi

Airport

Hopewell

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Richmond, VA

19.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 3.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.7 mi
Marina10Nearest 0.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 93.8 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 7.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$49k-3.9%
35% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$595k
9% below US avg
College Educated
12.5%
64% below US avg
WFH
9.6%
33% below US avg
Homeownership
55.5%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$165k
41% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
17.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−5.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+15.1%
Homicide
0.35 / 1k Residents729% above state avg
Robbery
0.52 / 1k Residents78% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.82 / 1k Residents93% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.6%
Burglary
1.04 / 1k Residents21% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.34 / 1k Residents1% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.52 / 1k Residents38% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+17Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hopewell, Virginia
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.5% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
C-
FairFPC Grade C-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone7B~8°F min
Growing Season242 days319 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.1"
Elevation52 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor294 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,216/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GoodInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 402 mi · coast 63 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$4.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChesapeake249k people are 66 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital18 miRichmond, VA
Nearest Prison3.2 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T20:40:14.000Z

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