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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1269°N, 71.5403°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norfolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Worcester Regional (ORH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in |
Hopedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.3").