HopeNY
A town of 406, settled in 1827.
Is Hope a good place to live?
18% of residents live below the poverty line in Hope, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). 64% of the land in Hope is conserved, above both the New York town median (5.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, at 12,255 acres with 12.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Hope has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
406 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hope: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hope, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hope.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilcox Lake Wild Forest | 12.1 mi | 12,255 |
| 2. Silver Lake Wilderness | 1 mi | 2,683 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The FEMA risk score in Hope is higher than in the typical New York or U.S. town
The FEMA risk score in Hope is 81 of 100. Since 1978, 36 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hope.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hope
Hope has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Hope’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
About one in seven working residents works right in Hope
Most working residents leave Hope for work: only 14% work in town. Jobs based in Hope grew to 93 in 2023, 22 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Lake Pleasant (12%), Wells (11%) and Queensbury (4%).
| Hope | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hope stands out in New York and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
41% of Hope adults have high blood pressure. Hope beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 13% of Hope adults have diabetes.
| Hope | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 81% | 79% |
| What stands out | Hope | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Hope
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hope; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Hope residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
About Hope
Town in New York, United States
Hope is a town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 403 at the 2010 census. First settled in 1790 and established as a town in 1818, Hope is located in the southeastern corner of the county and is 49 miles (79 km) northwest of Schenectady.
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- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
- Area code
- 518
Questions about Hope
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hope, NY a good place to live?
Hope has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.