How many renters in Hopkinton, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.4% (±17.8 points) of renting households in Hopkinton, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.4% (±17.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.1% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hopkinton
| Share of income spent on rent | Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±5.5 points) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±11.8 points) | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±4.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.3% (±11.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.1% (±13.3 points) | 37.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Hopkinton against Middlesex County, its state and the nation
| Hopkinton | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.4% (±17.8 points) | 47.1% (±1.1 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.1% (±13.3 points) | 37.6% (±1.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±3.1 points) | 28.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $76,683 (±$30,620) | $84,135 (±$1,906) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,641 (±$361) | $2,201 (±$17) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Hopkinton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Middlesex County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Middlesex County, Hopkinton ranks 6 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 45 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Hopkinton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton | — | 64.4% (±17.8 points) | — |
| Cordaville | 3.4 mi | 40.4% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 4.1 mi | 55.2% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upton | 4.6 mi | 52.8% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upton (community) | 4.6 mi | 55.0% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 4.6 mi | 56.7% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westborough | 4.8 mi | 40.9% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Holliston | 4.9 mi | 53.5% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westborough (community) | 4.9 mi | 30.1% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westborough, MA (40.9%), Westborough (community), MA (30.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle | 77.0% (±23.2 points) |
| 2 | North Reading | 75.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 3 | Tyngsborough | 72.2% (±28.7 points) |
| 4 | Weston | 69.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 5 | Lincoln | 64.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 6 | Hopkinton | 64.4% (±17.8 points) |
| 7 | Wilmington | 60.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 8 | Dunstable | 60.0% (±54.5 points) |
| 9 | Stow | 59.8% (±31.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Marlborough | 58.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Tewksbury | 58.9% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Dracut | 57.5% (±11.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hopkinton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hopkinton (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hopkinton
Are renters in Hopkinton rent-burdened?
64.4% of renting households in Hopkinton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Hopkinton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hopkinton, MA spends 33.4% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkinton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkinton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hopkinton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hopkinton town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:31085, in state:25 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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