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Hopkins
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
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Suburb
Minneapolis

Hopkins

#31 in Best Suburbs to Live in Minnesota
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 46 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Hopkins is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 18,382. Hopkins is in Hennepin County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Hopkins offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hopkins there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hopkins and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hopkins are highly rated.
    About Hopkins...
    Population
    18,382
    Suburb of
    Minneapolis
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $227,500
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,032
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Hopkins Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      96.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      48
      40.7
    • Robbery
      26.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      250.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,163.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      144.1
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      24%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      12%
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    Working in Hopkins

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,390
    National
    $62,843
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