Hopkins, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18,696 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,170 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$853 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,234 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hennepin County
5
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hennepin County
6
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 9 32
Apr 3 3 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 2 8 34
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 8%

Schools

Alice Smith Elementary
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Headway Academy
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Eisenhower Elementary
<1 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Herzing University-Minneapolis
4 miles, N 1.9 star
Dunwoody College of Technology
6 miles, E 3.2 star

Hospitals

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
2 miles, E 4.1 star
Fairview Southdale Hospital
5 miles, SE 5 star
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
7 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
54 miles, N 1 star
Rochester International Airport
83 miles, S 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
94 miles, SE 1 star