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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
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.
Hopkinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Hopkinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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