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Mount Hope, WV

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Treasure the close community amidst the natural beauty

Suburban • Historic • Mountain Views • Picturesque • Close-Knit • Quaint • Secluded •

Mount Hope sits on a plateau above the scenic New River Gorge area in Fayette County. Home to a population of less than 2,000 people, Mount Hope offers residents a small-town experience within a close-knit community. Antique stores and restaurants in historic buildings line the Main Street in Mount Hope, contributing to the true small-town feel.

Outdoor recreational opportunities abound near Mount Hope, with access to numerous state and national parks. Mount Hope residents enjoy scenic views, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, kayaking, golfing, skiing, and so much more. The vast cultural center of Tamarack Best of West Virginia is just eight miles from Mount Hope as well, offering original artwork, galleries, and theatrical performances to the public.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Hope, WV is $1,103 for one bedroom, $978 for two bedrooms, and $1,442 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Hope has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,103/month
800 Sq Ft
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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

12

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

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

354 Students

6
out of 10

Mount Hope Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

328 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mount Hope High School

Public

Grades 5-12

302 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mount Hope High School

Public

Grades 5-12

302 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mount Hope High School

Public

Grades 5-12

302 Students

Rating Unavailable
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† 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 June 2025.