The Town FilesHopedale, Ohio
Village in Harrison County · population 920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,100
- Household income
- $47,045
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 54.8
Hopedale is a village of 920 people in Harrison County, Ohio. The median home is worth $104,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 98% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 73% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Hopedale ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hopedale is worth $104,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $47,045, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hopedale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $950 | $914 |
| Median household income | $47,045 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hopedale
| People | Hopedale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Hopedale
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopedale since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 23, 2000 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 3,804 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,183 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Hopedale itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Hopedale
- Jewett, OH6.3 mi · 554 people · home $76,300
- Cadiz, OH7.0 mi · 3,051 people · home $119,300
- Adena, OH7.7 mi · 664 people · home $68,200
- Wintersville, OH10.4 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Dillonvale, OH10.9 mi · 589 people · home $78,600
- Scio, OH11.3 mi · 673 people · home $81,800
- Steubenville, OH12.9 mi · 18,161 people · home $130,700
- Bergholz, OH13.4 mi · 544 people · home $65,300
Hopedale questions
Is Hopedale, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hopedale scores better for retirees than 62% of Ohio towns and quieter than 98%. 36.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.8).
How much does a house cost in Hopedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Hopedale is valued at $104,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,045, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Hopedale?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Hopedale get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 23, 2000. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)