Hope Mills

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Hope Mills, NC

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Suburban living fused with small-town charm

Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Active Affordable

Situated just seven miles south of Fayetteville, this tranquil suburb offers something for everyone. Hope Mills surrounds the expansive Hope Mills Lake and the many rivers that stream off from it, including Little Rockfish Creek. As a result, outdoor recreation is popular in Hope Mills—from swimming and kayaking to hiking and biking.

Fantasy Lake Water Park provides ample opportunities for outdoor adventure with the whole family. This made-made lake has all of the fun slides, swings, and water games that kids of all ages love. Hope Mills is regarded for its abundant and high-ranking schools, including Ed V. Baldwin Elementary, South View Middle, and South View High.

Hope Mills boasts numerous local restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores along Main Street. This commercial thoroughfare touts all the convenience of suburban living with an added dose of small-town charm. Quick access to I-95 and Fayetteville Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Hope Mills simple.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Hope Mills, NC is $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,459 for two bedrooms, and $1,829 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hope Mills has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,384/month
830 Sq Ft
House
$1,840/month
619 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Gallberry Farm Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

908 Students

Gray's Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

461 Students

Rockfish Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

Ed V Baldwin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

592 Students

C Wayne Collier Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

526 Students

Gray's Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,126 Students

Hope Mills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

514 Students

South View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Gray's Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,395 Students

South View High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,502 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arnette Park
  • Fascinate-U Children's Museum
  • Cape Fear Botanical Garden
  • Mazarick Park
  • Lake Rim Park

Airports

  • Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field

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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 November 2025.