Hopkins, MN

Census place 2730140 · pop 18,819

D55/ 100
😐 Meh
D−
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Jobs2.6% · top 9%
🚽 Own36.5% · bottom 3%
Taxes
1.28% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Homeownership36.5%3

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

36.5% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level96/10029

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

96/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$375,60033

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$375,600 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Property-tax burden1.28%36

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.28% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Violent crime rate293/100k36

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

293 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access90.4%41

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

90.4% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Population growth (5yr)+2.4%47

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+2.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Poverty rate12.1%47

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

12.1% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate1328/100k49

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1328 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$75,23451

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$75,234 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Income inequality0.4352

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult smoking12.1%62

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

12.1% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Uninsured adults8.3%63

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

8.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Rent$1,540/mo66

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,540/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Poor mental health15.7%70

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

15.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Bachelor's degree or higher45.6%77

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

45.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity20.0%78

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

20.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Commute time19 min81

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

19 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Adult obesity28.3%83

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

28.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.6%91

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Frequently asked

Is Hopkins, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Hopkins scores 55/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is unemployment rate and its weakest is homeownership. Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Hopkins, MN?
Hopkins reports 293 violent crimes per 100k and 1328 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Hopkins, MN expensive to live in?
Hopkins has a median home value of $375,600 and typical rent around $1,540/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Hopkins, MN?
Its weakest measured area is homeownership (36.5%) — 3/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Hopkins, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is unemployment rate (2.6%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.