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Hopewell, Pennsylvania

borough · Bedford County (primary) , Chester County, Westmoreland County

At a glance

162
Population
$101,800
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$216,240
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$683/mo
Median rent
49% below U.S. median
$51,250
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
79.4%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing49% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost4% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates82.1%
College graduates15.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Bedford County Development Association
The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is dedicated to supporting economic growth and strengthening the business community throughout Bedford County, Pennsylvania. By working directly with businesses, developers, and community partners, BCDA helps create opportunities that support long-term success across the region.
county Chester County Economic Dev Council
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private, non-governmental entity that supports businesses in four key areas – Financing Solutions, Location Services, Workforce Development, and Innovation Culture – serving Chester County, PA and the surrounding region.
county Westmoreland County Industrial Dev Corp
WCIDC implements a comprehensive economic development strategy to promote growth in terms of job creation, economic output and a stable tax base for Westmoreland County, through a county-wide industrial park system, a responsive Business Calling Program and involvement in public/private partnerships. The organization powers the local economy by maintaining parks that provide opportunities, jobs, and space for innovation and fosters lasting development through public-private partnerships.
region Regional Industrial Development Corp
RIDC is a private nonprofit with an economic development mission that combines a community service orientation with the entrepreneurial approach and expertise of a private sector business. RIDC partners with community leaders on development projects designed to spark transformational change.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo