At a Glance
Median Income
$71,170
$48,439 per capita
Home Value
$350,100
Zillow: $324,730
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
1,559/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr
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+
3.5 / 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 $71,170 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopkins is $350,100 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,730. Median rent is $1,346/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Hopkins reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,559/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Hopkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopkins has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population18,696
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density4,605/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,170
Per Capita$48,439
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
B+
Home Value$350,100
Rent$1,346
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$324,730
Housing Units9,713
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property1,559/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary251/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Hopkins was founded in 1852.
The median home in Hopkins was built in 1972.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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