Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
17%
Hope
Hope, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$764
Population
8,633
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A pleasant small town near the Texas border with its place in the history books
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Located in southwest Arkansas just 30 miles from its border with Texas, Hope is a charming small town that’s best known as the birthplace of President Bill Clinton. Packed into a total area of just over 10 square miles, Hope has a humming city center that houses Mexican restaurants, soul food spots, and prime antique stores.
To find where the locals go, just head to Fair Park to experience some pristine recreation space. The park provides space to fish, walk, play, and even see a show during the annual Watermelon Festival. Hope is full of ranch-style homes and quaint cottages, all within a relatively walkable locale. I-30 runs through the north end of town, making the Texas border imminently accessible, as well as Little Rock to the east.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,456
Average: $59,891
Education
1,037
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,460
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hope has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hope, AR is $590 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, and $641 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hope has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
637 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hope, AR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
795 Students
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
Public
Grades PK-5
795 Students
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
304 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
530 Students
Ua Hope Texarkana Technical Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Historic Washington State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Texarkana Regional-Webb Field
Top Apartments in Hope
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.