At a Glance
Median Income
$34,792
$17,929 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $109,678
Median Rent
$680/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
18.4% smoking rate
How Hopkins Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopkins Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopkins Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hopkins Park residents earn a median household income of $34,792 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,929. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopkins Park is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,678. Median rent is $680/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
11.7% of adults in Hopkins Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopkins Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,792
Per Capita$17,929
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$680
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$109,678
Housing Units417
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity50.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation678 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopkins Park was built in 1972.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.