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Hopkins, MN

Hopkins is a suburb of the Minneapolis area, known for family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to jobs.

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Population
43,854
+0.68% YoY
Median rent
$2,050/mo
Median home
$479k
Sunny days/yr
214
School rating
8.1/10
Walk score
48/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 42.9/100

Job market

Median income$93,436
Unemployment5.4%
Job growth (yoy)-0.6%

Top industries

HealthcareFinanceManufacturingRetail

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Walk & schools

School Rating

8.1/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score48/100
Transit score38/100
Bike score41/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.1
Property crime index23.2

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index120

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep

Shoulder
May, Oct
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Dec–Feb (deep cold)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 82°F, winters 15°F. moderate rainfall; mixed skies.

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