At a Glance
Median Income
$111,016
$53,606 per capita
Home Value
$399,100
Zillow: $518,554
Median Rent
$1,844/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
219/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $518,554. 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 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 219/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,126
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,358/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,016
Per Capita$53,606
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,100
Rent$1,844
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$518,554
Housing Units1,586
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property219/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary34/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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