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Hopkinsville, KY Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Claire Bailey

Cheapest neighborhoods in Hopkinsville?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Hopkinsville? Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes a...

21 replies 8 upvotes housing
houston_elijah

Unpopular opinion about Hopkinsville

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Hopkinsville sits at 291.3 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely fr...

3 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Isaiah Allen

Things that make Hopkinsville unique

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $140,200 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Bobby J.

Best coffee shops in Hopkinsville?

Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $140,200, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,011 people. Homes are going for about $140,200 on average. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not...

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Emma Foster

The good and bad of living in Hopkinsville

I work in energy and Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $47,428, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 31,011, Hopkinsville is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has ...

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Wesley James

Raising a family in Hopkinsville -thoughts?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough du...

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Adam Evans

Hopkinsville in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in construction and The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Eliana Mitchell

Starting a business in Hopkinsville?

Hello, Just moved here 3 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Hopkinsville sits at 291.3 per 100K. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 31,011, Hopkinsville is a smaller city. Household in...

2 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Eliana Mitchell

Rent vs buy in Hopkinsville -what makes sense?

The median home value here is around $140,200, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $47,428 in Hopkinsville. Median household income is $47,428, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Bella Smith

Is Hopkinsville still affordable?

Hey folks, I'm a 27-year-old pharmacist and Household incomes average around $47,428 in Hopkinsville. Crime rate is something to consider -Hopkinsville sits at 291.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $869 for rent here. Median household income is $47,428, which feels on the lower side for the a...

25 replies 23 upvotes housing
Bella Smith

Should I move to Hopkinsville or stay in Albuquerque?

Been living here since 2011. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $47,428 in Hopkinsville. Median household income is $47,428, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprising...

21 replies 7 upvotes moving
Vivian L.

What I wish I knew before living in Hopkinsville

The median home value here is around $140,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. With a population of 31,011, Hopkinsville is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,011 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved ...

7 replies 28 upvotes living
Vivian L.

Raising a family in Hopkinsville -thoughts?

With a population of 31,011, Hopkinsville is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,011 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not per...

3 replies 27 upvotes living
Eliana Mitchell

Best kept secrets of Hopkinsville, KY

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There'...

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