What are the schools like in Hopkinton, MA?

Hopkinton is served primarily by Hopkinton. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hopkinton?

The median household income in Hopkinton, MA is $168,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Hopkinton, MA?

Hopkinton has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hopkinton, MA affordable or expensive?

Hopkinton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hopkinton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $603,200 and the median rent is $1,588 per month.

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

Hopkinton has a violent crime rate of 84.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 242.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hopkinton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Hopkinton is a small town of 3,298 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $168,393 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 111.6

Hopkinton's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hopkinton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hopkinton, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$603,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,588	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$168,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hopkinton's violent crime rate is 84.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.3 /100k

Property Crime

242.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hopkinton is served primarily by Hopkinton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hopkinton, MA	National Avg
School District	Hopkinton	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hopkinton sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hopkinton, MA
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	48.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hopkinton, MA	National Avg
Population	3,298	—
Median Age	52.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cordaville, MA 3 mi Milford, MA 5 mi Upton, MA 5 mi Westborough, MA 6 mi Hopedale, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hopkinton

Hopkinton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01748

Hopkinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hopkinton, MA affordable or expensive?

Hopkinton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hopkinton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $603,200 and median rent is $1,588/month.

What is the crime rate in Hopkinton, MA?

Hopkinton's violent crime rate is 84.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 242.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hopkinton?

Public schools in Hopkinton are operated by Hopkinton. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hopkinton, MA a good place to live?

Hopkinton, MA has a population of 3,298, a median household income of $168,393, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Hopkinton?

Hopkinton averages 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 48.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hopkinton?

Hopkinton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01748.

What is the population of Hopkinton?

The population of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is 3,298 with a median age of 52.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hopkinton?

Key numbers for living in Hopkinton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $603,200, median household income $168,393, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.