Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Hope Mills, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,425
Population
14,643
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Suburban living fused with small-town charm
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,651
Average: $71,547
Education
2,605
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,644
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hope Mills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hope Mills, NC is $1,425 for one bedroom, $1,445 for two bedrooms, and $1,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hope Mills has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,425/month
830 Sq Ft
House
$1,700/month
578 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hope Mills, NC 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
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
908 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
696 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
461 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,126 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,502 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arnette Park
- Fascinate-U Children's Museum
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden
- Mazarick Park
- Lake Rim Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 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.