Courthouse, City of Hopewell, Virginia
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Living in Hopewell City, Virginia

A working river city where the Appomattox meets the James. City Point holds Grant's 1864-65 Civil War headquarters, and the riverfront neighborhoods sit minutes from the region's industrial employers.

1.17
Tax per $100
85%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Confluence of the Appomattox and James Rivers, City Point, Petersburg National Battlefield, Hopewell, Virginia
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Commute & how people work

About 12% of Hopewell City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.

26 min
Average commute
40%
Commute under 20 min
14%
Commute 45 min or more
12%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min12%
10 to 19 min28%
20 to 29 min20%
30 to 44 min27%
45 min or more14%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone79%
Carpool8%
Public transit0%
Walk or bike0.5%
Work from home12%
Other0.9%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Hopewell City Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 52% passing Math and 54% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Hopewell City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Hopewell City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$54,729
Median household income
$181,600
Median home value
$1,106 /mo
Median gross rent
58%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

38
Median age
14%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

10%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Hopewell City?

Hopewell City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.17 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.17% a year).

How are the schools in Hopewell City?

Hopewell City Public Schools reports a 85% on-time graduation rate, with 52% passing Math and 54% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Hopewell City?

The average commute for Hopewell City workers is about 26 minutes, and 40% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Hopewell City?

About 12% of Hopewell City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Hopewell City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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