The Town FilesNew Hope, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 21,986 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $337,000
- Household income
- $77,662
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 40.5
New Hope is a city of 21,986 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $337,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 97% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of Minnesota towns.
How New Hope ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Hope is worth $337,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $77,662, which is more affordable than 15% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,335 a month. 52.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hope | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $337,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,335 | $991 |
| Median household income | $77,662 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Hope
| People | New Hope | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 90.2% |
Weather in New Hope
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 482 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 252 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in New Hope itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in New Hope
12 public schools with 3,536 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,474 | 17.1 |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | K-5 | 748 | 19.7 |
| MEADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 496 | 12.1 |
| SONNESYN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 298 | 10.6 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | PK-K | 256 | 12.2 |
| Escuela Exitos (charter) | K-8 | 214 | 16.5 |
| North Education Center Academy | 7-12 | 44 | 7.3 |
| Robbinsdale Shared Time Program | K-12 | 6 | — |
| ALC - NECA - EY | 7-12 | — | — |
| Summer Credit Recovery | 9-12 | — | — |
| COOPER CREDIT RECOVERY | 9-12 | — | — |
| NECA Independent Study | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Hope
- Crystal, MN1.3 mi · 23,330 people · home $296,100
- Robbinsdale, MN2.9 mi · 14,646 people · home $295,600
- Golden Valley, MN3.4 mi · 22,552 people · home $431,400
- Plymouth, MN3.8 mi · 81,026 people · home $491,200
- Brooklyn Center, MN4.0 mi · 33,782 people · home $274,300
- Brooklyn Park, MN5.5 mi · 86,478 people · home $336,200
- Osseo, MN5.7 mi · 2,688 people · home $306,500
- St. Louis Park, MN6.1 mi · 50,010 people · home $386,800
New Hope questions
Is New Hope, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hope scores better for retirees than 32% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 1%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in New Hope?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hope is valued at $337,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,662, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,335 a month.
What is the weather like in New Hope?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 7.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 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 a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)