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Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Introduction to Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Hopkinton, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 17 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire and 65 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town’s population is approximately 5,399.

Hopkinton History

Hopkinton was originally inhabited by the Pennacook Indians. The Colonial Governor Jonathan Belcher granted the land to settlers from Hopkinton, Massachusetts in 1735. Early settlers named the town New Hopkinton. It was incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1765.

Hopkinton and nearby Attractions

  • Hopkinton - Everett Lakes
  • Little Nature Museum
  • Kaleidoscope Children's Museum
  • Clough State Park
  • Museum Of New Hampshire History
  • Franklin Pierce Homestead

Things To Do In Hopkinton

Hopkinton has several parks, including the Drew Lake Recreation Area, the Elm Brook Recreation Area and the Stumpfield-Mudgett Recreation Area. The First Congregational Church, Saint Mary's Church and Saint Andrews Episcopal Church are the local churches. The Duston Country Club provides excellent facilities for golfers, while book lovers can visit the New Hampshire Antiquarian Society Library, the William H. Long Memorial Library or the Bates Library. The town hosts the Hopkinton State Fair every year during the Labor Day weekend.

Hopkinton Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Hopkinton Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at New Hampshire College, Keene State College and Plymouth State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHopkinton Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHopkinton Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Hopkinton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Hopkinton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Hopkinton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Hopkinton Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Hopkinton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Hopkinton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hopkinton, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population62
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime97
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