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Hopkins

#39 in Best Suburbs to Live in Minnesota
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 32 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Hopkins is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 18,217. 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
    18,217

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $968
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    Hopkins Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      93.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      55
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      252.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      967.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      170.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      24%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Hopkins

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,027
    National
    $55,322
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    Hopkins Reviews

    32 reviews
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    I have lived in Hopkins for four years and I'm absolutely in love with this city. Mainstreet is so quaint yet Lively. I love that I can walk everywhere and everyone here is so friendly!
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    I have lived in Hopkins for about 4 years and I enjoy really enjoy it. You are close to downtown Minneapolis, but the cost of living is a little cheaper. Everything you need is nearby from food to shopping. It is an area with low crime and it is safe!
    I have been living in Hopkins since 2014. Crime rates are low, jobs are available and neighbors are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Its a clean environment to live in. Living in this everything is in close proximity from; banks, grocery stores, police stations and manu more. It is also a diverse community where you can find neighbors of all cultures.