Very AffordableVery SafeMaquoketa Valley Comm School District
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Hopkinton is a small town of 657 in Iowa, with a median household income of $80,714
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hopkinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hopkinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hopkinton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.8
Hopkinton's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hopkinton costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hopkinton, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$507
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,714
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hopkinton's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.0 /100k
Property Crime
458.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hopkinton is served primarily by Maquoketa Valley Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hopkinton, IA
National Avg
School District
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hopkinton sees average highs of 27.4°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.1 inches of snow per year.
Hopkinton's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hopkinton roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $507/month.
Hopkinton's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hopkinton are operated by Maquoketa Valley Comm School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hopkinton, IA has a population of 657, a median household income of $80,714, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hopkinton averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches
with about 31.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hopkinton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52237.
The population of Hopkinton, Iowa is 657 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hopkinton: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $80,714, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopkinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
