Apartments for rent in Hope Mills, NC

The town of Hope Mills, North Carolina is home to approximately 16,000 residents. Families with young children are common, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. At an average age of just over 34, the city's residents skew notably younger than most cities in North Carolina. The majority of Hope Mills residents own their homes, and 39% of residents rent. The average rent of $903 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

Hope Mills residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not used. Few commuters walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Hope Mills: retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 18% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just under $58K, Hope Mills workers earn less than the average North Carolina resident. Hope Mills's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Hope Mills has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Furthermore, 9% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.