Hopkins is one of the smallest but most walkable cities in the west metro, anchored by a real Mainstreet, a solid mix of mid-century homes, and a growing pocket of newer condos and townhomes. It's a favorite for retirees who don't want to give up walking to a coffee shop.
The Hopkins housing market
Median home values in Hopkins run in the low-$400s, with newer townhomes and condos near downtown Hopkins climbing higher. The upcoming Green Line extension has been a modest tailwind.
Reverse mortgages in Hopkins
Long-term Hopkins homeowners often use a HECM to eliminate a small remaining mortgage balance and free up meaningful monthly cash flow on a fixed income.
Neighborhoods
- Downtown Hopkins / Mainstreet
- Interlachen Park
- Bellgrove
- Peaceful Valley
Loan options for Hopkins
- Reverse Mortgage (HECM)
- HECM for Purchase
- Conventional
- FHA & VA
- Refinance
Attractions & landmarks
- Historic Mainstreet
- Shady Oak Beach
- Downtown Farmers Market
- Hopkins Center for the Arts
Schools
Hopkins Public Schools (ISD 270) is a highly-rated district that also serves parts of Minnetonka, Edina, and Golden Valley.