Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
31%
New Hope, PA
Area Guide
A historic riverside community with a small-town vibe
River
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Historic
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Suburban
New Hope sits on the western bank of the Delaware River in Bucks County, where a two-lane bridge connects Pennsylvania to the artsy river town of Lambertville, New Jersey just across the water. This compact borough spans only two square miles, yet it carries an outsized identity rooted in history, arts, and a lively tourism economy that keeps the streets animated year-round. The Old York Road, once the main highway between Philadelphia and New York City, still runs through town, giving New Hope a sense that it has always been a place people pass through and then decide to stay.
Neighborhoods here range from the walkable, gallery-lined streets of the historic downtown core to quieter residential pockets tucked closer to Solebury and Upper Makefield townships. Philadelphia sits roughly an hour south, making the borough a realistic base for those who commute to the city but prefer a slower pace closer to home. The broader Bucks County setting gives residents easy access to rolling countryside, the Delaware Canal towpath, and the cultural energy of neighboring communities.
The rental market in New Hope reflects its small-town scale and historic character. Renters will find restored row homes, charming carriage-house conversions, and boutique apartment communities nestled within walkable blocks of the downtown. Author James A. Michener, who was born in nearby Doylestown, is among the notable figures connected to this storied stretch of Bucks County.
Explore the City
Boomer the Dino-Dog sculpture was made by local artist Dana Stewart.
The Vansant House, built in 1743, is the oldest stone home in New Hope.
New Hope features a variety of shops along wide sidewalks.
Scenic views along the walking trail at Canal Path Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$152,600
Average: $174,799
Education
1,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,366
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Hope has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
New Hope-Solebury Upper El School
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
New Hope-Solebury Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
323 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
445 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
- Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum
- Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
- Delaware Canal State Park
- Howell Living History Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Lehigh Valley International
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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.