Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 20 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Hopkinton
Hopkinton
Hopkinton is a part of South (or Washington) County, where villages are abundant! The villages often cross municipal boundaries and appear within more than one town. Despite their rural nature, there is commercial activity and some services located within these villages.
Hopkinton borders Connecticut on its western side; the town of Richmond on its east, and Charlestown to its south. These three towns also form the school district known as Chariho. Hopkinton’s major routes are Route 3 (Main St.), which runs northeast to southwest through the town; Route 138, in the north, also known as Rockville Rd./Spring St. There is also an exit from I-95 at Hope Valley, Exit 2, to Rte. 138W.
Living in Hopkinton:
There are 5 zip codes for HCV holders to choose from—four of which are villages, and one for Hopkinton. Each village offers proximity to different stores and access points to other places. There are a fair number of two-family structures along the main thoroughfares through the villages, as well as modest single-family homes that may represent rental possibilities.
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
| Ashaway/02804 | $860 | $1,147 | $1,154 | $1,385 | $1,883 | $2,371 | $2,726 |
| Hope Valley/02832 | $1,023 | $1,364 | $1,408 | $1,694 | $2,255 | $2,816 | $3,238 |
| Hopkinton/02833 | $860 | $1,147 | $1,154 | $1,385 | $1,883 | $2,371 | $2,726 |
| Rockville/02873 | $899 | $1,199 | $1,287 | $1,562 | $2,046 | $2,563 | $2,948 |
| Wyoming/02898 | $792 | $1,056 | $1,188 | $1,430 | $1,771 | $2,167 | $2,493 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Ashaway/02804 | |
| SRO | $860 |
| 0 BR | $1,147 |
| 1 BR | $1,154 |
| 2 BR | $1,385 |
| 3 BR | $1,883 |
| 4 BR | $2,371 |
| 5 BR | $2,726 |
| Hope Valley/02832 | |
| SRO | $1,023 |
| 0 BR | $1,364 |
| 1 BR | $1,408 |
| 2 BR | $1,694 |
| 3 BR | $2,255 |
| 4 BR | $2,816 |
| 5 BR | $3,238 |
| Hopkinton/02833 | |
| SRO | $860 |
| 0 BR | $1,147 |
| 1 BR | $1,154 |
| 2 BR | $1,385 |
| 3 BR | $1,883 |
| 4 BR | $2,371 |
| 5 BR | $2,726 |
| Rockville/02873 | |
| SRO | $899 |
| 0 BR | $1,199 |
| 1 BR | $1,287 |
| 2 BR | $1,562 |
| 3 BR | $2,046 |
| 4 BR | $2,563 |
| 5 BR | $2,948 |
| Wyoming/02898 | |
| SRO | $792 |
| 0 BR | $1,056 |
| 1 BR | $1,188 |
| 2 BR | $1,430 |
| 3 BR | $1,771 |
| 4 BR | $2,167 |
| 5 BR | $2,493 |
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
- 95X / Westerly Park-n-Ride (service to Providence)
Parking lot at Ashaway, Rte. 3 - 301 / Westerly / Hope Valley Rural Ride
(service only on Fridays)
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (37 miles)—40 minutes
- Warwick (30 miles)—35 minutes
- Newport (36 miles)—50 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
Town Hall1 Town House Road
401-377-7777
| Library | Langworthy Public Library 24 Spring St, Hope Valley |
| Post Office | 482 Main St. |
| Police Department | 406 Woodville Rd. |
| Recycling Center | The Town of Hopkinton does not provide trash removal or recycling services; however, it has an agreement with the Town of Westerly that allows Hopkinton residents, commercial haulers and commercial businesses to dispose of trash and recyclable materials at the Westerly Transfer Station. Hopkinton residents may also choose to contract with a private commercial hauler. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
| Crandall House Senior Center | 188 Main St., Ashaway (401) 377-7795 |
| Nearest CAP: Tri-County Community Action Agency – Southern Region – Coordinates over 50 programs and services offering assistance throughout every stage of life; from pregnancy and early childhood development, to senior and disabled services. |
1935 Kingstown Road, Wakefield 401-789-3016 |
| Nearest YMCA: YMCA – Arcadia Branch – Programs for all age groups. |
1190 Main Street, Wyoming 401-539-2306 |
| Nearest DHS & SNAP Offices : South County Regional Family Center (Stedman Center) |
<>4808 Tower Hill Rd., Suite G1, Wakefield DHS: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) SNAP: 401-782-4300 |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Stop & Shop | 3 Stilson Rd, Richmond |
| Stop & Shop | 91 Voluntown Rd, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 |
| New Hope Pantry – Food Distribution Center | 80 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Carolina |
SHOPPING
| Nearest Walmart Supercenter | 258 Post Rd, Westerly |
PHARMACY
| CVS | 1187 Main St, Wyoming |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
| Infant Care Programs | Toddler Care Programs | Preschool Programs | After School Care Programs |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Find early learning programs >
Headstart Program: Tri-County CAP programs located in Charlestown (approx. 10 miles, 15-minute drive) and Westerly (approx. 7 miles, 12-minute drive).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Report Card from RI Department of Education: District Code 98
Hopkinton is one of three towns that form the Chariho regional district along with Richmond and Charlestown
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Ashaway Elementary School Gr. K-4 |
12A Hillside Avenue, Ashaway | ★★★★★ |
| Hope Valley Elementary School Gr. PK-4 |
15 Thelma Drive, Hope Valley | ★★★★★ |
| Charlestown Elementary School Gr. K-4 |
363 Carolina Back Road, Charlestown | ★★★★★ |
| Richmond Elementary School Gr. K-4 |
190 Kingstown Road, Wyoming | ★★★★☆ |
| Chariho Regional Middle School Gr. 5-8 |
455B Switch Road Wood River Junction | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chariho Regional High School Gr. 9-12 | 89.8% 4-year graduation rate |
453 Switch Road, Wood River Junction | ★★★★☆ |
| Chariho Alternative Learning Academy Gr. K-12 |
455C Switch Road, Wood River Junction | ★☆☆☆☆ |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
| Pine Point School (Stonington, CT) | Gr. PK-9 |
| Meadowbrook Waldorf School (West Kingston) | Gr. PK-8 |
BANKS
| Washington Trust | 1200 Main St, Wyoming |
| Citizens Bank at Stop & Shop | 3 Stilson Rd, Richmond |
MEDICAL SERVICES
| Ocean State Urgent Care | 77 Franklin Street, Westerly 401-596-6464 |
| South County Health Urgent/ Walk-in Care | 268 Post Road, Westerly 401-604-2500 |
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Nearest hospital: |
25 Wells Street, Westerly |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 6 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 3 |
| Nearest Synagogue | Westerly (approx. 8 miles, 13-minute drive) |
| Nearest Mosque | Kingston (approx. 17 miles, 27-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| Crandall Field Playground |
| Arcadia Management Area |
| Langworthy Field – Hope Valley |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
| RI School of Design Continuing Education (Westerly) |
| The United – Regional center for the arts and arts education |
