Hopkins is a draw for its top schools and its Mainstreet district
Hopkins, a first-ring Twin Cities suburb, is best known for its historic Mainstreet district, where people can walk and browse all kinds of shops and restaurants. Buyers are often drawn to the city's highly rated schools and its wide range of housing styles and prices. The area's park system, which includes several regional trails, is also a plus, as is its relatively short commute to downtown Minneapolis.
An aerial look at Hopkins.
A mural is painted on the side of Zeller Studio.
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What buyers can pay for bungalows, ramblers and New Traditional homes
The area's homes were built across several decades in the early and mid-1900s. You'll find bungalows, ramblers and traditional story-and-a-half homes alongside larger New Traditional houses and several other styles. Prices can range from the lower $200,000s to about $1.5 million. Townhomes and condos often run from the lower $100,000s to the upper $300,000s. The area tends to be much less expensive than nearby communities like Edina and Minnetonka. While prices are consistent throughout the city, there are advantages to living on one side of Hopkins or another. "The east side is great for those that want a short commute [to Minneapolis] and proximity to box store shopping," says Joseph Carmack, a Realtor with Carmack Real Estate Group. "Personally, I love the north side due to its quiet streets and short walk to the amazing restaurants in downtown Hopkins."
A group of townhomes near downtown Hopkins.
There are Cape Cod-style homes in Hopkins.
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The city has a pizzeria, a taproom and an inventive restaurant to try
The Hopkins dining scene centers on the historic Mainstreet district, but there are good eats found throughout the city and in the surrounding suburbs. Residents can grab a bite at places like:
Pizza Luce, a regional chain with gourmet pies and other American classics
Pink Ivy Kitchen and Bar, a modern restaurant renowned for its creative menu
Bear Cave Brewing, a taproom with a speakeasy lounge on its lower level
Nacho's Mexican Grill, a counter-service eatery with authentic dishes
You can pick up groceries at Driskill's Downtown Market, a family-owned store that has served the community for more than 30 years. The area is also home to shops like Cream & Amber, a hybrid bookstore and cafe that sells new and used books.
Bear Cave Brewing has several floors, including a lower-level speakeasy.
Cream & Amber is a coffee shop and bookstore with a study area in the back.
Nacho's Mexican Grill serves tacos, enchiladas, tamales and other staples.
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Hopkins High School serves the city.
Students are zoned for Hopkins Public Schools
Students fall under Hopkins Public Schools. Glen Lake Elementary School offers the "Glen Lake Go!" program, which connects classroom learning with real-world experiences through field trips and hands-on activities. Private options include The Blake School, which is highly rated.
Drivers have an easy commute to Minneapolis
U.S. Highway 169 and state Highway 7 run through Hopkins, helping drivers get around the Twin Cities. Downtown Minneapolis is roughly 15 miles away, a commute that usually takes 20-35 minutes during rush hour.
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival brings people together
There are community events held throughout the year, but none are bigger than the Hopkins Raspberry Festival, a nod to the city's farming past that brings a parade and a market of more than 300 vendors to town. The multiday July festival has been running for more than 90 years. Other popular celebrations include the Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair and the Sunset Series, a set of summer concerts held around town.
The Hopkins Raspberry Festival has been held for more than 90 years.
Attendees enjoy the Hopkins Raspberry Festival performances at Downtown Park.
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You can jog and bike down several regional trails
Green space in Hopkins ranges from community parks to nature preserves and regional trails. Burnes Park is a central gathering place and provides sports courts, playgrounds and a splash pad. Other spaces, like Central Park, have similar amenities, and several parks add ice rinks for skating and hockey each winter. The Cedar Lake Regional Trail winds its way through the city, following former railroad lines for nearly 5 miles. It connects with the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail, which runs more than 4 miles. Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners on both trails.
Central Park has pickleball and tennis courts.
Ice rinks pop up all over Hopkins each winter.
Burnes Park's basketball court sees a lot of action.
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On average, homes in Hopkins, MN sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hopkins, MN over the last 12 months is $399,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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