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Moving to Hopkinton, RI
$624,450Median listing price
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About Hopkinton
Hopkinton is a rural town in southwestern Washington County, on the Connecticut border. Housing is spread across historic mill villages — Ashaway, Hope Valley, and Rockville — and consists mostly of single-family homes on wooded lots, colonials, and capes along quiet rural roads.
Home prices in Hopkinton
The median listing price in Hopkinton is $624,450.
Top places in Hopkinton
- Hope Valley Main Street — historic village center with 19th-century buildings, shops, and eateries.
- Ashaway Line & Twine — the village's famous claim to fame: the oldest manufacturer of fishing line and racquet strings in the United States, founded 1824.
- Festival Farm — family farm with animals, hayrides, a country store, and seasonal events.
- Wood River — trout fishing and kayaking near Hope Valley.
- Champlin Glacier Park — small scenic park with walking trails and a pond in Hope Valley.
- Clark Memorial Library & Museum — local history of the region in nearby Carolina village.
- Arcadia Management Area — Rhode Island's largest recreation area, with part of its trail network reachable from Hopkinton.
- Hopkinton City Historic District — preserved mill-era district along the Pawcatuck River.
Commuting from Hopkinton
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; ~30 miles via I-95 north).
- No in-town commuter rail; drivers use I-95 interchanges in town.
Schools in Hopkinton
Public schools: Chariho Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hopkinton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hopkinton, RI?
The median listing price in Hopkinton is $624,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hopkinton, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; ~30 miles via I-95 north). - Which school district serves Hopkinton, RI?
Hopkinton is served by Chariho Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.