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Hopkinton, Rhode Island

Introduction to Hopkinton, Rhode Island

Hopkinton, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 25 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 72 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. Hopkinton has a population of approximately 7,836.

Hopkinton History

Hopkinton is named for one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independance, Stephen Hopkins. The historic town, which was incorporated in 1757, contains the villages of Rockville, Ashaway, Hope Valley, and Bradford. Among the notable residents of the town are Billy Gilman, the youngest country western star and John Wilbur, Quaker minister. The town is part of Washington County, which was originally known by the name Kings County and became Washington County in 1781. In Rhode Island, Washington County is also known by the name South County.

Hopkinton and Nearby Attractions

  • Enchanted Forest
  • Fort Griswold State Park
  • Tomaquag Museum
  • Monte Cristo Cottage
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo

Things To Do In Hopkinton

Some of the popular attractions near Hopkinton are Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Essex Steam Train, and Fall River Carousel. Opportunities for recreation are available at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Misquamicut State Beach, and Goddard Memorial State Park. Mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing may be enjoyed at Hopeville Pond State Park. The exhibits at Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center portray the life and history of Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Museums including Prudence Crandall Museum, U.S. Coast Guard Museum, and South County Museum may also be visited.

Hopkinton Transportation

Flights are available at Westerly State Airport.

Hopkinton Higher Education

Colleges closest to Hopkinton include the University of Rhode Island, Mitchell College, and Three Rivers Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Hopkinton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hopkinton, RI

Comparing Hopkinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime86
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