Hopkins homes for sale include 1950s ramblers, older bungalows, townhomes and newer apartments and condos in a compact 4-square-mile city next to Minnetonka and St. Louis Park.
What is it like living in Hopkins?
Living in Hopkins revolves around Mainstreet, a historic downtown with restaurants, the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Raspberry Festival each July.
Several regional trails meet in Hopkins, and the Green Line light rail extension is planned with stations in town, a rare transit option for the western suburbs.
Hopkins Public Schools serves the city and also much of eastern Minnetonka. Homes often cost less than in Minnetonka for similar space.
Compare the nearby communities in the west metro area guide, or request your home value if selling is part of your move.
Hopkins at a glance
Hopkins by the numbers, from the 2020 U.S. Census and local school district boundaries.
| Population (2020 Census) | 19,079 |
|---|---|
| City area | 4.09 sq mi, 0.03 sq mi of it water |
| County | Hennepin |
| Primary school district | Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270) |
| Known for | Mainstreet, Raspberry Festival, regional trails |
| Transit | Planned Green Line extension stations |