What is the median household income in Hope, IN?
The median household income in Hope, IN is $76,188 (±$11,348) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,156 a month would take about $46,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Hope, the median household income went from $48,155 in 2015–2019 to $76,188 in 2020–2024 (+58.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $76,188 (±$11,348)
- Median renter income
- $100,066 (±$58,740)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $46,200
Income in Hope against Bartholomew County, its state and the nation
| Hope | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,188 (±$11,348) | $79,901 (±$3,751) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $100,066 (±$58,740) | $48,145 (±$4,606) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $74,853 (±$8,288) | $94,093 (±$3,771) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 (±$126) | $1,127 (±$39) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hope, median household income is not measurably different from Bartholomew County ($79,901).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($71,957).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Bartholomew County, Hope ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 600 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Hope
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,156 a month ($13,872 a year) needs an income of about $46,200 a year.
The median renting household in Hope earns $100,066 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,155 (±$6,122) | $76,188 (±$11,348) | +58.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $811 (±$33) | $1,156 (±$126) | +42.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $82,000 (±$4,079) | $148,600 (±$15,335) | +81.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Hope
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | — | $76,188 (±$11,348) | — |
| Haw Creek Township | 1.8 mi | $86,667 (±$14,413) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 4.2 mi | $64,375 (±$11,879) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock Township | 4.4 mi | $89,047 (±$11,290) | Not measurably different |
| Clifty Township | 5.4 mi | $88,438 (±$34,228) | Not measurably different |
| Clifford | 5.6 mi | $58,750 (±$25,180) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | 5.7 mi | $89,688 (±$16,188) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Shelby County) | 6.7 mi | $72,946 (±$11,902) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Shelby County) | 7.9 mi | $98,194 (±$25,781) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Bartholomew County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | $93,750 (±$26,784) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | $89,688 (±$16,188) |
| 6 | Flat Rock Township | $89,047 (±$11,290) |
| 7 | Clifty Township | $88,438 (±$34,228) |
| 8 | Haw Creek Township | $86,667 (±$14,413) |
| 9 | Columbus | $77,456 (±$4,545) |
| 10 | Hope | $76,188 (±$11,348) |
| 11 | Columbus Township | $75,602 (±$3,753) |
| 12 | German Township (Bartholomew County) | $74,608 (±$14,997) |
| 13 | Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | $71,625 (±$18,555) |
| 14 | Wayne Township (Bartholomew County) | $71,086 (±$12,345) |
| 15 | Hartsville | $64,375 (±$11,879) |
| 16 | Clifford | $58,750 (±$25,180) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Bartholomew County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hope
What is the median household income in Hope?
The median household income in Hope is $76,188 (±$11,348) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Hope?
About $46,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,156 a month.
Have incomes in Hope kept up with inflation?
In Hope, the median household income went from $48,155 in 2015–2019 to $76,188 in 2020–2024 (+58.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Hope?
The median renting household in Hope, IN earns $100,066 (±$58,740) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hope town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hope town, Indiana (place:34744, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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