The Town FilesSpring Hope, North Carolina
Town in Nash County · population 1,309 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,000
- Household income
- $38,393
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 53.4
Spring Hope is a town of 1,309 people in Nash County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $161,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of North Carolina towns, more of a college town than 83% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 80% of North Carolina towns.
How Spring Hope ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Spring Hope is worth $161,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $38,393, which is more affordable than 36% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spring Hope | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $763 | $969 |
| Median household income | $38,393 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Spring Hope
| People | Spring Hope | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.4 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Spring Hope
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Hope since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 28, 1988 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 13, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 1, 2012.
Severe weather in Nash County since 1996
Nash County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Nash County
Nash County had 39,498 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,440 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Spring Hope itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Spring Hope
2 public schools with 1,144 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash Middle | 6-8 | 782 | 19.6 |
| Spring Hope Elementary | PK-5 | 362 | 14.5 |
Towns near Spring Hope
- Lake Royale, NC4.9 mi · 3,392 people · home $280,400
- Nashville, NC8.7 mi · 5,632 people · home $205,300
- Bailey, NC11.3 mi · 568 people · home $155,700
- Middlesex, NC12.0 mi · 912 people · home $216,900
- Zebulon, NC14.0 mi · 6,903 people · home $320,700
- Red Oak, NC14.0 mi · 3,342 people · home $271,800
- Dortches, NC14.8 mi · 1,082 people · home $247,600
- Louisburg, NC15.1 mi · 3,064 people · home $262,500
Spring Hope questions
Is Spring Hope, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spring Hope scores better for retirees than 88% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 62%. 31.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.4).
How much does a house cost in Spring Hope?
The median owner-occupied home in Spring Hope is valued at $161,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,393, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Spring Hope?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Spring Hope get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spring Hope since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 28, 1988. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)