The Town FilesNew Hope, Alabama
City in Madison County · population 2,889 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,700
- Household income
- $83,816
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 34.2
New Hope is a city of 2,889 people in Madison County, Alabama. The median home is worth $163,700, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Alabama towns, better for families than 93% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 83% of Alabama towns.
How New Hope ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Hope is worth $163,700, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $83,816, which is more affordable than 91% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,075 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hope | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,075 | $834 |
| Median household income | $83,816 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Hope
| People | New Hope | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 37.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 16.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in New Hope
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 173 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 229,807 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,051 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in New Hope itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in New Hope
2 public schools with 1,174 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope High School | 7-12 | 605 | 16.4 |
| New Hope Elementary School | PK-6 | 569 | 15.8 |
Towns near New Hope
- Owens Cross Roads, AL4.1 mi · 2,594 people · home $227,000
- Guntersville, AL14.9 mi · 8,553 people · home $324,800
- Arab, AL15.1 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Huntsville, AL18.6 mi · 215,006 people · home $293,600
- Triana, AL19.4 mi · 2,890 people · home $278,200
- Scottsboro, AL22.0 mi · 15,578 people · home $190,400
- Albertville, AL22.2 mi · 22,386 people · home $188,400
- Moores Mill, AL22.6 mi · 6,729 people · home $274,000
New Hope questions
Is New Hope, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hope scores better for retirees than 46% of Alabama towns and quieter than 33%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in New Hope?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hope is valued at $163,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,816, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,075 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hope?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does New Hope get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)