
Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 25 miles (40 km) west of Boston. The town is notable as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots' Day each April, and as the headquarters for the Dell EMC corporation.
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About Hopkinton
Set in the central part of Massachusetts, Hopkinton is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Hopkinton is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.53 square miles.
📰 Hopkinton News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hopkinton Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Massachusetts — one of 248 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Hopkinton
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Hopkinton
- Ko Sushi and Grill — japanese
- Muffin House Cafe (café)
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Donut Stand Café — donut (café)
- 110 Grill
- Arcos Cucina & Bar
- BoMain Pizza Bar & Grill — pizza
- Crust & Co — pizza
- Pad Thai — thai
- TJ's Food & Spirits
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Boston Marathon Starting Line · Attraction
- Path Continues · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hopkinton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hopkinton
- Elmwood
- Henry E Warren Elementary
- Holliston High
- Hopkins Elementary School
- Hopkinton High
- Hopkinton Middle School
- Hopkinton Pre-School
- Marathon Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.