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Hopkins.
About
Life in Hopkins
This compact four-square-mile suburb west of Minneapolis offers a genuinely walkable community feel without the chaos of city living—something increasingly rare in the Twin Cities metro. At around $380,000 for a median home and a median household income of $75,234, you're looking at a reasonably balanced market compared to surrounding wealthy suburbs like Edina and Minnetonka, though it's not exactly cheap; renters should budget around $1,468 monthly. The job market is solid with 3.6% unemployment, and your commute into Minneapolis or to other employment centers typically runs under 19 minutes on average, which matters when you're evaluating your actual daily life here.
Hopkins at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
13.8%
Broadband Internet
90.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.8% foreign-born, most often from Other Western Africa
Who lives in Hopkins: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hopkins, the largest foreign-born group is from Other Western Africa (21.6%), and 7.1% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.5%
of households
Married Couples
27.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.94
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Hopkins
In Hopkins, rent runs 15% above the MN average, and home values are 14% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,796
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $329,051 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Hopkins and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hennepin County, which includes Hopkins, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Hopkins: Hennepin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hennepin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hopkins is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hopkins Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute18.9 min avg
How Hopkins residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hopkins, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hopkins runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
260.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,184.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hopkins Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Hopkins, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Hopkins is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Hopkins, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Hopkins is about 1% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hopkins has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.7"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
156
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.95" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.02" |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.88" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.31" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.87" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hopkins
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hopkins's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Saint Louis Park
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Edina
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Minneapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hopkins
Hopkins's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hopkins (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
8.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
North Hennepin Community College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hopkins
Hopkins has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
15 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hopkins
Hopkins Library
22 11th Avenue North, Hopkins
Cities Near Hopkins
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hopkins?
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Hopkins FAQ
Is Hopkins, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Hopkins's median rent is $1,468/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,234/year. Median home value is $375,600.
Is Hopkins, Minnesota safe?⌄
Hopkins's violent crime rate was 260 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1185 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hopkins, Minnesota?⌄
Hennepin County, which includes Hopkins, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hopkins, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Hopkins is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,468/month and median household income is $75,234/year. The median home value is $375,600. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hopkins, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Hopkins is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from