Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 6 miles SW of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 25 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Hopkinton contains a population of approximately 13,346.

The People and Families of Hopkinton

In Hopkinton, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Hopkinton, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Hopkinton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopkinton had a median family income of $102,550. The typical family in Hopkinton is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Hopkinton. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Hopkinton, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hopkinton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $82,625. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Hopkinton Housing

Hopkinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Hopkinton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Hopkinton, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Hopkinton Almanac

Hopkinton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hopkinton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hopkinton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hopkinton High Schools (2004)

HOPKINTON HIGH
90 HAYDEN ROWE STREET
508-497-9820
Serves 837 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

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