Cost of Living in Hopkinton, NH

Population 5,976 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

122
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Hopkinton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $441,000. An unemployment rate of 1.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 20 miles northwest of Manchester, Hopkinton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 31% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 145
Rent 89

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hopkinton

The median home value in Hopkinton is $441,200 — 45% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,166/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $130,216/year is 75% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 58.3°F and lows of 36.1°F, with about 67.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hopkinton has a cost of living index of 122 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$441,200
45% above avg
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,614
3 BR
$2,132
4 BR
$2,140
Owner-occupied 87.1%
Renter-occupied 12.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,166
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,780/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
21.8 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
3.6%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
15.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$130,216
75% above avg
Per Capita Income
$74,476
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
60% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.8%
Graduate degree 25.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44
Male median age 44.6
Female median age 43.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.3°F
Avg Low
36.1°F
Annual Precip
42"
Annual Snowfall
67.7"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586978838274614837
Low °F 131523334454595749382920
Precip" 2.802.753.283.433.473.773.623.633.634.433.443.70
Snow" 17.116.913.62.50.00.00.00.00.00.82.514.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hopkinton, NH?

Hopkinton has a cost index of 122 (100 = national average). It is 22% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hopkinton, NH?

The median gross rent in Hopkinton is $1,166 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hopkinton?

The median home value in Hopkinton is $441,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hopkinton?

The median household income in Hopkinton is $130,216 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hopkinton, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hopkinton is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Hopkinton, NH affordable?

Hopkinton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 122 — about 22% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hopkinton?

Hopkinton has average high temperatures of 58.3°F and average lows of 36.1°F. Annual precipitation is 42". Average annual snowfall is 67.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hopkinton at a Glance

Population
5,976
Median Income
$130,216
Home Value
$441,200
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
58.3°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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