Hopedale, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,126 Population 2,358/sq mi density
$111,016 Median Income $53,606 per capita
$399,100 Home Value $536,252 Zillow
$1,844 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
65 Violent Crime/100K 244 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$111,016 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$399,100 home value, $1,844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopedale, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,016
48% above
$53,606 per capita
Home Value
$399,100
42% above
Zillow: $536,252
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
59% above
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Hopedale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hopedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
148%
Home Value
142%
Rent
159%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopedale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hopedale residents earn a median household income of $111,016 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,606. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hopedale is $399,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $536,252. Median rent is $1,844/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Hopedale reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 244/100K.

Education

43.4% of adults in Hopedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hopedale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,126
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,358/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,016
Per Capita$53,606
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625

Housing

A+
Home Value$399,100
Rent$1,844
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$536,252
Housing Units1,586
Rent Burden29.9%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property244/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,629/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation243 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score7.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Hopedale was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.