Hopkinton, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Norfolk County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,142 Population 2,054/sq mi density
$173,750 Median Income $113,814 per capita
$601,900 Home Value $963,356 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
84 Violent Crime/100K 253 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$173,750 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$601,900 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopkinton, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$173,750
131% above
$113,814 per capita
Home Value
$601,900
114% above
Zillow: $963,356
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
98% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
28% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Hopkinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
231%
Home Value
214%
Rent
91%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
198%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopkinton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hopkinton residents earn a median household income of $173,750 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $113,814. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Hopkinton is $601,900 , 114% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $963,356. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 31.9% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Hopkinton reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 253/100K.

Education

66.8% of adults in Hopkinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hopkinton 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

Population3,142
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density2,054/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$173,750
Per Capita$113,814
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625

Housing

A+
Home Value$601,900
Rent$1,053
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$963,356
Housing Units1,304
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property253/100K

Health

Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,629/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation480 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score7.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Hopkinton was built in 1960.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% 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.