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Hopkinton, NH


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Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Hopkinton, New Hampshire, in Merrimack county, is 17 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Manchester metropolitan area. Hopkinton contains a population of approximately 5,399.

The People and Families of Hopkinton

In Hopkinton, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Hopkinton, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopkinton had a median family income of $69,737. The typical family in Hopkinton is better off than most in New Hampshire. 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).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hopkinton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $18,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Hopkinton.

Hopkinton Housing

Hopkinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Hampshire, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Hopkinton, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Hopkinton do a lot of driving.

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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