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

Highly walkable Mainstreet downtown
Famous annual Raspberry Festival
Upcoming METRO Green Line stations
Strong Hopkins public school district

Hopkins Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$425,000
+9.5%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

101.6%
+3.3 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

36
+50%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

15
-25%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

51
+96.2%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

4.3
+168.7%vs. August 2025
Balanced market

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.

Read the August 2026 Hopkins market report

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.

Estimates for the city as a whole. Figures are survey estimates and may differ from current market prices.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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