$262,844Average Value$169Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
A small-town city where "community isn't just a word"
New Hope is technically a city, but Danielle Justice says, "It's really a small town that feels more like a big family." The local real estate agent with Weichert Realtors, Justice, is a New Hope native with several years of experience selling homes in and around Huntsville. In the one-stoplight town, she says, "community isn't just a word." "Everyone's always looking out for each other; if a neighbor is struggling, the whole community will come together to support and take care of 'em." She adds, "Even if you don't know them personally, you know someone who knows them personally, so we all just love on each other."
New construction subdivsions replacing flat farmlands
New Hope is a rural community with miles of flat farmlands and single-family homes spread out on spacious lawns. However, "as Huntsville continues to grow and push out into the surrounding communities," Justice says, "new construction subdivisions are popping up everywhere around New Hope." Most of these recently built homes reflect a contemporary craftsman style, with paned windows and double gable roofs. There's plenty of land for sale, too. Buyers can find multi-acre properties to design a new subdivision or build their dream home on one of the smaller lots. Some new traditionals from the early 2000s sit on half-acre lots near the center of town. Most of the ranch-style homes throughout the city date back to the mid-twentieth century. These older homes sit on lawns large enough to need a riding lawn mower, while a push mower works just fine for the more recent builds. Listings throughout New Hope usually range between $150,000 and $400,000, with most of the newer homes falling towards the end of this scale. Still, the empty land lots can cost anywhere from $60,000 for a quarter-acre lot to $1 million for 40 acres.
Classic southern comfort food at Galen's
New Hope's shopping and dining options are slim, but a few local staples are scattered across town. Dot's Dairy Den is an old-fashioned milkshake joint with "some of the best hamburgers you'll ever try," Justice says. When she dines at Galen's Restaurant, Justice says, "I usually can't find a parking spot." A "local favorite for sure," Galen's serves classic Southern comfort food in a 1960s ranch-style building. The Piggly Wiggly-Ace Hardware is the only chain grocery store in New Hope. Locals drive out to Jim's Grocery when it's time to restock their animal feed or to grab one of their 'famous' ham, bologna and cheese sandwiches.
New Hope High is a Purple Star School
New Hope is a part of the Madison County School District. New Hope Elementary scores a B on Niche and serves the pre-k through sixth-grade community. Seventh graders move straight to New Hope High School, which receives a B-plus rating. With Redstone Arsenal only 25 miles away, New Hope High is a designated Purple Star School. It offers several support programs for military families, including the Student 2 Student program, which helps recently moved military kids settle into their new home.
A new community splash pad opened in 2023
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in New Hope. The wooden castle-shaped playground at Civitan Park looks straight out of a medieval fairytale, with drawbridges and tall towers. While kids let their imaginations explore, parents can enjoy an evening walk along the paved nature trail. The New Hope Recreation Center runs the community baseball and football leagues just down the road. There's a public swimming pool here, and in 2023, a brand-new splash pad opened next to the police station. "Of course, everyone in New Hope will take their boats out to Guntersville Lake to fish during the summertime, too," Justice adds. When it rains, residents can take a step back in time and play the 1980s and '90s classic games at Rocket City Arcade & Classic Console.
Tractor shows and family fun at the annual Founder's Day Festival
The New Hope community celebrates their city each October at the Founder's Day Festival. Throughout the fun-filled Saturday, residents compete in corn-hole tournaments and chili cook-offs. There's a tractor show for the local farmers, a community parade down Main Drive and plenty of Southern foods to try.
A 20 mile drive from Huntsville
New Hope sits along the southeast edge of Madison County, just 20 miles from the much larger City of Huntsville. US Route 431 intersects with Main Drive at the community's only stoplight. From here, locals can follow US-431 north to access the closest hospital in Downtown Huntsville or head 15 miles south to spend the weekend fishing on Guntersville Lake.
Environmental factors
Justice says New Hope is prone to tornadoes, but she adds, "That's just Alabama for you." "We can wake up one day and literally have all four seasons in a day, so tornados do pop up—especially in the Spring." To help protect the community, New Hope added a new safety shelter across from the police station.
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Parks in this Area
Madison County Nature Trail
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Town Park
Transit
Airport
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
New Hope
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New Hope, AL sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in New Hope, AL over the last 12 months is $264,528, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,687
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,874
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,959
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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