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Hopedale, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hopedale, Massachusetts

Hopedale, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 12 miles SW of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 29 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of approximately 5,907.

Hopedale History

Hopedale was settled in 1660 and adopted its present name on August 26, 1841. It was named by Adin Ballou, who founded the community. Established in 1842 upon socialist and Christian ideologies, Hopedale was incorporated as a town in 1886. Prior to its incorporation, the town was part of Milford. The women of the town were first permitted to swim at the town beach in 1905.

Hopedale and Nearby Attractions

  • Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
  • Hudson Historical Society Museum
  • Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
  • Slater Mill Historic Site
  • Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides

Things To Do In Hopedale

The Whitehall State Park is close to the town and offers facilities for boating and fishing. People may also visit parks like Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Quaddick State Park, Cochituate State Park, and Douglas State Forest. There are numerous museums near Hopedale, including, Worcester Art Museum, Ecotarium, Worcester Historical Museum and Library, and Higgins Armory Museum.

Hopedale Transportation

Flights are available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Hopedale Higher Education

The closest colleges to Hopedale include Framingham State College, College of the Holy Cross, and Bryant College.

High Points

Hopedale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Hopedale Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hopedale Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hopedale People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Hopedale Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hopedale, MA

Comparing Hopedale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime65
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