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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Hopkinton, 91% of commuters drive to work.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Hopkinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
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