Homes for Sale in Hopkins, MN
Hopkins is a vibrant, highly walkable suburb characterized by its historic Mainstreet downtown filled with local shops and theaters. The community is famous for its annual Raspberry Festival and maintains a strong, welcoming spirit. It offers excellent schools and exceptional transit connectivity with upcoming METRO Green Line extension stations.
Why Live in Hopkins
Hopkins Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Hopkins Housing Market Today
Here is where the Hopkins market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 10% from last year to $425,000, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling. Homes are selling 12 days longer than last year, averaging 36 days on market, and sellers are receiving 101.6% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 4.3 months of supply. Active inventory is up 96% from last year to 51 homes for sale.
In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.
In Hopkins, homes were most commonly built in 1970-1979, about 37% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Roughly 29% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1973.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,116 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $4,796 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
Hopkins market questions
Is Hopkins a buyer's or seller's market?
Hopkins was a balanced market in August 2026, with 4.3 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 51 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Hopkins?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 36 days on market, 12 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 101.6% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Hopkins?
Yes. The median sale price rose 9.5% year over year to $425,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $229 to $239), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Living in Hopkins
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Hopkins, homes were most commonly built in 1970-1979, about 37% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Hopkins?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,116 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $4,796 a year.
Median home value
$375,600
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$4,796/yr
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,116/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$861/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,468/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Hopkins?
About 37% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1973.
Owner-occupied homes
37%
Lower than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1973
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2010-20194%
- 2000-20095%
- 1990-19999%
- 1980-198912%
- 1970-197926%
- 1960-196915%
- 1950-19599%
- 1940-19499%
- 1939 or earlier9%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached29%
- Townhome / attached10%
- 2-4 units3%
- 5+ units57%
How do people get around in Hopkins?
The average one-way commute is 19 min and 90% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
19 min
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone63%
- Carpool9%
- Public transit3%
- Walk or bike2%
- Work from home21%
Homes with broadband
90%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
More Communities to Explore
Saint Louis Park, MN
Saint Louis Park is a dynamic first-ring suburb bordering Minneapolis, known for its excellent walkability...
Browse homes in Saint Louis ParkEdina, MN
Edina is an affluent, first-ring suburb of Minneapolis renowned for its luxury homes, upscale shopping, and...
Browse homes in EdinaMinnetonka, MN
Minnetonka is a premium west-metro city famous for its beautifully wooded landscapes and access to the...
Browse homes in MinnetonkaEden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in America...
Browse homes in Eden PrairieFind Your Home in Hopkins
Sign up for personalized property alerts and community insights.













