Hopkinton is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 19,249 people and four associated neighborhoods, Hopkinton is the 105th largest community in Massachusetts.

Hopkinton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Hopkinton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Hopkinton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Hopkinton is also a town of artists. Hopkinton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Hopkinton’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 25.68% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Hopkinton is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Hopkinton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hopkinton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Hopkinton is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Hopkinton, the average commute to work is 35.69 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

If knowledge is power, Hopkinton is a pretty powerful place. 75.13% of the adults in Hopkinton have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Hopkinton in 2022 was $98,102, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $392,408 for a family of four.

Hopkinton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hopkinton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hopkinton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Hopkinton include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Hopkinton's cultural character, accounting for 16.55% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Hopkinton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Chinese.