The Town FilesHopedale, Massachusetts
Town in Worcester County · population 6,017 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $466,100
- Household income
- $115,722
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.4
Hopedale is a town of 6,017 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $466,100, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Massachusetts towns, better for cycling than 85% of Massachusetts towns, easier by car than 84% of Massachusetts towns.
How Hopedale ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hopedale is worth $466,100, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $115,722, which is more affordable than 74% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,788 a month. 79.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hopedale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $466,100 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,788 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $115,722 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.5% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Hopedale
| People | Hopedale | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Hopedale
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.3 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopedale since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Worcester County since 1996
Worcester County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Worcester County
Worcester County had 351,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hopedale itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Hopedale
3 public schools with 1,101 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial | K-6 | 548 | 11.9 |
| Hopedale Jr Sr High | 7-12 | 447 | 9.9 |
| Park Street School | PK-PK | 106 | 17.7 |
Towns near Hopedale
- Hopedale, MA0.5 mi · 3,939 people · home $424,800
- Milford, MA2.0 mi · 26,971 people · home $464,700
- Mendon, MA2.1 mi · 6,228 people · home $616,000
- Milford, MA2.5 mi · 30,379 people · home $476,700
- Bellingham, MA3.4 mi · 4,782 people · home $431,200
- Bellingham, MA4.3 mi · 16,945 people · home $450,700
- Upton, MA5.2 mi · 8,000 people · home $576,700
- Medway, MA5.7 mi · 13,115 people · home $617,300
Hopedale questions
Is Hopedale, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hopedale scores better for retirees than 38% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 12%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Hopedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Hopedale is valued at $466,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,722, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,788 a month.
What is the weather like in Hopedale?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 48.3 inches of snow.
Does Hopedale get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hopedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)