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Hopkins Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
587 Population 139/sq mi density
$34,792 Median Income $17,929 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $126,759 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,792 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hopkins Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,792
54% below
$17,929 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $126,759
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
46%
Home Value
34%
Rent
58%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hopkins Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 2.1% (42% below 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 $126,759. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hopkins Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,271/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,792
Per Capita$17,929
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$680
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$126,759
Housing Units417
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,271/100K

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.