The Town FilesNew Hope, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bucks County · population 2,612 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $716,200
- Household income
- $175,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 58.1
New Hope is a borough of 2,612 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $716,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 98% of Pennsylvania towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Pennsylvania towns.
How New Hope ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Hope is worth $716,200, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $175,156, which is more affordable than 7% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $2,000 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hope | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $716,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $2,000 | $996 |
| Median household income | $175,156 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in New Hope
| People | New Hope | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 34.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in New Hope
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2021 about 1.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Bucks County since 1996
Bucks County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3367: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Bucks County
Bucks County had 274,632 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,953 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in New Hope itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in New Hope
3 public schools with 1,023 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope-Solebury HS | 9-12 | 447 | 10.9 |
| New Hope-Solebury MS | 6-8 | 303 | 11.2 |
| New Hope-Solebury Upper El Sch | 3-5 | 273 | 10.9 |
Towns near New Hope
- Lambertville, NJ0.9 mi · 4,139 people · home $562,300
- Solebury, PA2.8 mi · 8,709 people · home $788,700
- West Amwell, NJ3.8 mi · 3,005 people · home $596,900
- Upper Makefield, PA4.7 mi · 8,857 people · home $876,200
- Delaware, NJ5.4 mi · 4,560 people · home $637,700
- Buckingham, PA6.5 mi · 20,851 people · home $708,100
- Wrightstown, PA6.7 mi · 3,286 people · home $717,400
- Newtown Grant, PA7.0 mi · 5,855 people · home $583,600
New Hope questions
Is New Hope, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hope scores better for retirees than 99% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 40%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.1).
How much does a house cost in New Hope?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hope is valued at $716,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $175,156, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,000 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hope?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does New Hope get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)