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Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 6 miles SW of Framingham, Massachusetts 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.

Hopkinton History

The first settlers in Hopkinton were John Eliot and a group of Indians. They settled here in 1660. Edward Hopkins, the colonial governor of Connecticut, left a legacy to Harvard College. The trustees of the legacy bought this land from Indians in the year 1710 and named the town after him. The town was officially incorporated on December 13, 1715. The first town meeting of Hopkinton took place on March 24, 1724 with thirty voters in the Price Mansion House.

Hopkinton and nearby Attractions

  • Hopkinton State Park
  • Whitehall State Park
  • Lake Maspenock
  • First Congregational Church of Hopkinton
  • St. John the Evangelist Church
  • Vineyard Church in Hopkinton

Things To Do In Hopkinton

There are countless things to do in the city. The city hosts various annual events as the starting point of the Boston Marathon is in Hopkinton, the Polyarts Festival and other events. The parks are great places to hang out with friends during leisure hours or engange in a game of basketball or football. You can also enjoy a wide variety of food in the city's various restaurants.

Hopkinton Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Hopkinton Higher Education

The college that serves the city is Framingham State College.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Hopkinton, MA

Comparing Hopkinton 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone12
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