The Town FilesNew Hope, Virginia
Community in Augusta County · population 843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $323,600
- Household income
- $87,661
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 51.8
New Hope is a community of 843 people in Augusta County, Virginia. The median home is worth $323,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 94% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 82% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 70% of Virginia towns.
How New Hope ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Hope is worth $323,600, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $87,661, which is more affordable than 57% of Virginia towns. 90.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Hope | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $87,661 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.1% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Hope
| People | New Hope | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in New Hope
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.8 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 5, 1952 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 24, 1989.
Severe weather in Augusta County since 1996
Augusta County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Augusta County
Augusta County had 29,861 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,516 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in New Hope itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near New Hope
- Crimora, VA3.5 mi · 2,219 people · home $204,800
- Harriston, VA3.9 mi · 948 people · home $183,700
- Mount Sidney, VA6.0 mi · 678 people · home $348,800
- Weyers Cave, VA6.1 mi · 2,700 people · home $283,800
- Verona, VA6.2 mi · 4,398 people · home $256,200
- Grottoes, VA6.5 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Dooms, VA6.8 mi · 1,279 people · home $274,100
- Fishersville, VA8.0 mi · 9,629 people · home $348,900
New Hope questions
Is New Hope, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Hope scores better for retirees than 70% of Virginia towns and quieter than 94%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.8).
How much does a house cost in New Hope?
The median owner-occupied home in New Hope is valued at $323,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,661, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New Hope?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.8 inches of snow.
Does New Hope get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Hope since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 5, 1952. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)