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Hopkinton, RI


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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 contains a population of approximately 7,836.

The People and Families of Hopkinton

In Hopkinton, about 63% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Hopkinton has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopkinton had a median family income of $59,143.

Hopkinton Housing

Hopkinton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hopkinton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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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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