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Hopkinton

#1 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 27 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Hopkinton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 17,178. Hopkinton is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Hopkinton offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Hopkinton there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Hopkinton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hopkinton are highly rated.
    About Hopkinton...
    Population
    17,178

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $581,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,740
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Hopkinton Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      5.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      156.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      5.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Hopkinton

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $166,156
    National
    $55,322
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      Hopkinton Reviews

      27 reviews
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      Reading some of the more recent reviews, it’s clear that a particular individual with egomaniacal tendencies decided to trash the town on their way out. My family moved to Hopkinton recently and we could not be more pleased with our decision. There are ample gorgeous public areas for hiking and outdoor activities, coupled with socioeconomic diversity we did not find in other Boston suburbs we considered. The racial diversity is increasing and our neighbors and the town in general have been incredibly welcoming. Being one of the safest suburbs in the country with a top shelf school system makes this a great town to raise a family. A town is what you make of it!
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      An ideal environment to raise a family. Hopkinton is incredibly safe (voted safest town in America by Safewise in 2019), with amazing schools (perenially top 10 in the state with the best schools in America), educated and kind neighbors, and tons of beautiful public outdoor spaces. We moved here 2 years ago and could not be more happy with the decision.
      Hopkinton, MA is the starting line of the Boston Marathon and boasts the claim "It all starts here!" and it truly does. The public school system of Hopkinton has been nationally recognized several times and for good reason. The streets are safe and downtown is being built up recently.