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Hopkins, Minnesota

Hopkins Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Hopkins, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Hopkins at a glance?

Hopkins is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 19,462 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 19,462 (Census 2024 estimate; +2% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $375,600, 4% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $75,234, 23% lower than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 36.5% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 16 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 23 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Hopkins Public School District covers about 99% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Hopkins homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

Hopkins home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Hopkins was $352,500, down 4.7% from the year before, with 141 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$352,500−4.7% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold141past 12 months
  • Days on market57past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.6end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Hopkins market report

Living in

What's it like living in Hopkins, MN?

The answer

Hopkins is a west metro city, and it's about 16 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 29 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 39.9% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1973, and 36.5% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis16min
Downtown Saint Paul29min
MSP Airport23min
Mall of America20min
University of Minnesota21min
Hopkins19,462 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Hopkins, MN

Who lives in Hopkins?

According to the Census Bureau, Hopkins's median household income is $75,234, 23% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 37.8, 36.5% of households own their home and 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population19,4629,547 households
Median household income$75,234Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$375,600Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,468Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners36.5%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher45.6%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age37.8Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes39.9%Median year built: 1973

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.

Population trend

How fast is Hopkins growing?

Hopkins's population grew 2% between 2020 and 2024, from 19,079 to 19,462 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Hopkins population, 2020–2024
17k18k19k20k2020202120222023202419,009202019,009202118,588202218,304202318,65619,462202419,462

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202019,009
202118,588
202218,304
202318,656
202419,462

School planning

Which schools serve a Hopkins address?

  • Hopkins Public School Districtabout 99% of the city

Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.

Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)

District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.

Crime data

How can you check reported crime near a home?

Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Hopkins look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of Hopkins.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5534382%$381,500$83,14346.5%Homes for sale
5530518%$451,800$104,91457.5%Homes for sale

ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.

Outdoor living

What lakes and water are in Hopkins?

Hopkins has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.

All Twin Cities lake homes

No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Hopkins?

Hopkins residents' average one-way commute is 18.9 minutes (Census ACS). 62.5% drive alone, 3.4% take public transit and 21% work from home.

Average commute18.9 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone62.5%of workers
Public transit3.4%of workers
Work from home21%of workers

Drive times from Hopkins

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do Hopkins residents work?

The largest share of employed Hopkins residents work in education, health care and social assistance (21.9%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (17.5%). The unemployment rate averaged 6.4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Hopkins residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance21.9%
  2. Professional, scientific and management services17.5%
  3. Manufacturing14.2%
  4. Retail trade11%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate9.9%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.6%

City comparison

How does Hopkins compare to St. Louis Park, Minnetonka and Edina?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Hopkins, side by side.

MetricHopkinsSt. Louis ParkMinnetonkaEdina
Population (2024)19,46249,89952,65153,564
Change since 2020+2%-0.2%-2.2%+0.2%
Median home value$376K$387K$476K$646K
Median household income$75K$102K$120K$129K
Median gross rent$1,468$1,644$1,779$1,844
Homeowners36.5%57.8%71.6%72.4%
Median age37.836.142.944.9
Average commute18.9 min20.2 min19.3 min20.4 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis16 min12 min20 min16 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Hopkins home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Hopkins's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.

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Selling in Hopkins

What's required to sell a home in Hopkins?

Hopkins no longer requires a Truth-in-Housing evaluation to sell a home. The requirement was repealed effective January 14, 2021. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.

Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds

Is Hopkins right for you?

Who should buy a home in Hopkins?

  • Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
  • Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
  • Check the schools for the address. Hopkins Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
  • Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.

Planning a move

What should I verify before moving to Hopkins?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
  • Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
  • The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
  • Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
  • The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.

This weekend's open houses

Can you tour Hopkins homes this weekend?

Found a Hopkins home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.

Hopkins FAQ

What do Hopkins buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Hopkins?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Hopkins at $375,600, 4% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Hopkins homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Hopkins, MN?

About 19,462 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 2% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Hopkins?

Hopkins Public School District (about 99% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Hopkins from downtown Minneapolis?

About 16 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 29 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 18.9 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Hopkins a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Hopkins has a median household income of $75,234, 36.5% homeownership and a 18.9-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.

What does it cost to rent in Hopkins?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,468 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Hopkins?

55343 and 55305 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

How long does it take to close on a home in Hopkins?

Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.

Does Hopkins require an inspection to sell a home?

Hopkins no longer requires a Truth-in-Housing evaluation to sell a home. The requirement was repealed effective January 14, 2021.

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