What are the schools like in Hopedale, MA?

Hopedale is served primarily by Hopedale. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hopedale?

The median household income in Hopedale, MA is $117,135 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Hopedale, MA?

Hopedale has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.3 inches.

Hopedale, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hopedale, MA affordable or expensive?

Hopedale's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hopedale is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $370,200 and the median rent is $1,457 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hopedale, MA?

Hopedale has a violent crime rate of 65.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 243.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hopedale, MA a Good Place to Live?

Hopedale is a small town of 4,137 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $117,135 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Hopedale stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hopedale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hopedale 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: 105.5

Hopedale's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hopedale costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hopedale, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$370,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,457	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,135	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hopedale's violent crime rate is 65.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.1 /100k

Property Crime

243.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hopedale is served primarily by Hopedale. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hopedale, MA	National Avg
School District	Hopedale	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hopedale sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hopedale, MA
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	48.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hopedale, MA	National Avg
Population	4,137	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milford, MA 2 mi Bellingham, MA 4 mi Upton, MA 5 mi Whitinsville, MA 7 mi Hopkinton, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hopedale

Hopedale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01747

Hopedale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hopedale, MA affordable or expensive?

Hopedale's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hopedale roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $370,200 and median rent is $1,457/month.

What is the crime rate in Hopedale, MA?

Hopedale's violent crime rate is 65.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 243.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hopedale?

Public schools in Hopedale are operated by Hopedale. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hopedale, MA a good place to live?

Hopedale, MA has a population of 4,137, a median household income of $117,135, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hopedale?

Hopedale averages 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 48.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hopedale?

Hopedale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01747.

What is the population of Hopedale?

The population of Hopedale, Massachusetts is 4,137 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hopedale?

Key numbers for living in Hopedale: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $370,200, median household income $117,135, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.