At a Glance
Median Income
$77,188
$31,132 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
Zillow: $338,313
Median Rent
$738/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.3% smoking rate
How Hopkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopkins a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopkins residents earn a median household income of $77,188 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,132. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopkins is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,313. Median rent is $738/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.7% of adults in Hopkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopkins has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population794
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,654/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,188
Per Capita$31,132
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$738
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$338,313
Housing Units244
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,873/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation703 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopkins was built in 1938.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.