The Town FilesHopewell, New York
Town in Ontario County · population 3,931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,800
- Household income
- $84,358
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 57 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 46.0
Hopewell is a town of 3,931 people in Ontario County, New York. The median home is worth $171,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 100% of New York towns.
How Hopewell ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hopewell is worth $171,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $84,358, which is more affordable than 84% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,290 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hopewell | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,290 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $84,358 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hopewell
| People | Hopewell | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hopewell
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 56.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopewell since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 7, 2025 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 15, 2024.
Severe weather in Ontario County since 1996
Ontario County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ontario County
Ontario County had 53,913 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,047 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hopewell itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Towns near Hopewell
- Canandaigua, NY4.3 mi · 10,576 people · home $229,100
- Shortsville, NY4.5 mi · 1,400 people · home $134,600
- Manchester, NY5.5 mi · 1,640 people · home $110,000
- Clifton Springs, NY5.6 mi · 2,209 people · home $178,300
- Canandaigua, NY6.4 mi · 11,109 people · home $345,500
- Manchester, NY6.5 mi · 9,404 people · home $135,500
- Crystal Beach, NY6.6 mi · 627 people · home $181,800
- Gorham, NY6.6 mi · 4,106 people · home $263,300
Hopewell questions
Is Hopewell, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hopewell scores better for retirees than 16% of New York towns and quieter than 54%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Hopewell?
The median owner-occupied home in Hopewell is valued at $171,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,358, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,290 a month.
What is the weather like in Hopewell?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 56.6 inches of snow.
Does Hopewell get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopewell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 7, 2025. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)