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Hopkins, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Amelia W.

Couple moving to Hopkins from out of state

Random thought, Homes are going for about $350,100 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective.

11 replies 0 upvotes moving
Amelia W.

Things that make Hopkins unique

Hey, I work in hospitality and Household incomes average around $71,170 in Hopkins. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be ...

2 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Amelia W.

First time home buyer in Hopkins

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 18,696, Hopkins is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the com...

4 replies 10 upvotes housing
Ian Ruiz

How is the nightlife in Hopkins?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $71,170, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good service...

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Silas M.

Dog-friendly places in Hopkins?

So, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some gettin...

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Elena Smith

Anyone regret moving to Hopkins?

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $350,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Hopkins? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Arianna Jackson

Top 5 things I love about Hopkins

Hello, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $71,170 in Hopkins. Homes are going for about $350,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hopkins sits at 176.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is ...

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Elena Smith

Hopkins quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 18,696 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Hopkins sits at 176.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $350,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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jaxvibes2023

Raising a family in Hopkins -thoughts?

Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. Median household income is $71,170, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $350,100 on average. With a population of 18,696, Hopkins is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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