Find Kids Cooking Classes Serving
Hopkinton, MA

Frequently asked questions

Hopkinton, MA

Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 25 miles (40 km) west of Boston. The town is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots' Day each April, and as the headquarters for the Dell EMC corporation. At the 2020 census, the town had a population of 18,758. The U.S. Census recognizes the central village within the town as a census-designated place, with a population of 2,651 at the 2020 census. Hopkinton also includes the village of Woodville, which was established as a historic district in 2005.

The Town of Hopkinton was incorporated on December 13, 1715. Hopkinton was named for an early colonist of Connecticut, Edward Hopkins, who left a large sum of money to be invested in land in New England, the proceeds of which were to be used for the benefit of Harvard University. The trustees of Harvard purchased 12,500 acres of land from the Native American residents with money from the fund and incorporated the area, naming it in honor of its benefactor.

Hopkinton is in the southwest corner of Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts, 17 miles (27 km) east of Worcester, 26 miles (42 km) west of Boston, and 195 miles (314 km) from New York City.  Hopkinton Village is in the center of town, at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 135) with Cedar Street/Grove Street (Massachusetts Route 85). The neighborhood of Woodville is in the western part of the town, along Route 135 at the north end of Whitehall Reservoir. Hopkinton State Park is in the northern part of the town, extending northeast into Ashland.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72.3 km2), of which 26.2 square miles (67.9 km2) are land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), or 5.85%, are water. Besides Whitehall Reservoir, notable water bodies include Hopkinton Reservoir in the north, in Hopkinton State Park, and North Pond and Echo Lake in the south. Whitehall Reservoir and Hopkinton Reservoir drain north to the Sudbury River, part of the Concord River watershed leading to the Merrimack River. North Pond, in the southwest part of town, forms the headwaters of the Mill River, which flows south to join the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. Echo Lake, in the southeast part of town, is at the headwaters of the Charles River, which flows east to Boston Harbor.

Hopkinton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Milford Regional Urgent Care offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Resilience Fitness is perfect for a comprehensive workout with its state-of-the-art equipment and personal training services. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and picnicking at Hopkinton State Park and Whitehall State Park. For fitness classes, Release Well-being Center provides yoga, massage therapy, and other wellness services. The Hopkinton Senior Center hosts various health and fitness programs for older adults, promoting active lifestyles through activities like yoga and chair exercises. Local breweries such as Start Line Brewing offer a unique combination of relaxation and social interaction
 

Top Sites in Hopkinton, MA are Whitehall State Park, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, EMC Park, and College Rock Park.

ZIP code: 01748; 01784; (Woodville P.O. Boxes). Elevation: 125 m. Area code: 508 / 774. Area: 27.9 square miles (72.3 km2). Population: 18,758 (2020).
 

FAQs

What is the ethnicity of Hopkinton, Massachusetts?

As of the census of 2010, there were 14,925 people, 4,957 households, and 3,978 families residing in the town. The population density was 568.4 inhabitants per square mile (219.5/km2). There were 5,128 housing units at an average density of 195.3 per square mile (75.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.1% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 4.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

Is Hopkinton, MA a nice place to live?

Hopkinton offers you lots of small-town charm yet provides all the conveniences of a big city with its proximity to Boston. A safe, quaint town, Hopkinton is a great place for families to live. The town has lots of open spaces and activities for kids and adults.  You’ll also find one of the best school districts in the state in Hopkinton. Hopkinton has had the distinction of hosting the start of the Boston Marathon on Patriot’s Day every year in April since 1924.

What is the crime rate in Hopkinton, MA?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Hopkinton is safer than 79% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Massachusetts, only on the order of 27% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Hopkinton. If you live in Hopkinton, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 238. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Hopkinton

Mass Bay Movers

Neighborhood Scout

Whitehall State Park 

Hopkinton Center for the Arts

EMC Park 

College Rock Park

Milford Regional Urgent Care

Resilience Fitness

Hopkinton State Park

Whitehall State Park

Release Well-being Center

Hopkinton Senior Center

Start Line Brewing

The content herein is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medical information changes constantly, and therefore the content on this website should not be assumed to be current, complete or exhaustive. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your doctor or 9-1-1 (in the United States) immediately.