Hopkinton, MA Real Estate Market Analysis 2025: Complete Guide to Marathon Town's Luxury Market

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•November 14, 2025

THE BOTTOM LINE

Hopkinton's single-family market (3+ BR, 2+ BA) shows $1.15M median with 2.75% 3-year CAGR. #1 school district in Massachusetts, Marathon town prestige, and 62% of sales over $1M make this a luxury market where school quality trumps ROI. This is NOT a $850K value play—it's a $1M+ premium market for affluent families.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Affluent families prioritizing absolute best schools over investment returns, high-income professionals seeking Marathon prestige, executives comfortable with $1M+ budgets wanting large estate homes.

KEY INSIGHTS

•Median $1.15M (single-family 3+BR/2+BA) vs. $805K-$1.04M all-property data—this is luxury territory
•2.75% 3-year CAGR—modest appreciation, below Franklin (7.2%), Westford (11%), regional averages
•#1 School District in Massachusetts (Niche 2024), 99% graduation rate, 89% ELA/84% Math MCAS proficiency
•Sweet spot: 3,000-3,500 SF at $1.15M median for optimal $346/SF efficiency
•4BR homes median $1.205M (66% of market) vs. 3BR $785K—$420K premium for extra bedroom
•506 days median on market—SLOW luxury market, plan for long holds
•62.3% of sales over $1M, 24.6% over $1.5M—this is an affluent buyer market

DO THIS NEXT

Understand this is a luxury market. Target 4BR homes in 3,000-3,500 SF range at $1.15M-$1.2M if prioritizing schools over appreciation. Avoid if seeking strong ROI or quick resale.

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