Hopkins

City in Minnesota, United States

Overview

Hopkins, Minnesota is a charming small city embedded within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, offering a blend of historic Mainstreet culture and accessible green spaces. The city is proud of its welcoming community, walkable neighborhoods, and regular local events. Despite its proximity to urban centers, Hopkins maintains a cozy, small-town vibe.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
472
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.92°, -93.46°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,355
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
7.0°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-8.8°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-38.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
783 mm
Internet Speed
289 Mbps
Upload
309 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
FCM
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.