Minneapolis Area Homes For Rent
Hopkins, MN – Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro Area
Located near Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hopkins city is one of the biggest little cities in the Twin Cities area. If you are looking for Minneapolis area homes for rent, you should be considering Hopkins. You will appreciate its small town feel and big city convenience.
With 17 city parks, and activities ranging from football, to skateboarding to archery to designated walking trails, you are sure to find an activity that suits your preferences. Incorporated in 1893, the village was renamed to Hopkins in 1928, in honor of Harley H. Hopkins, one of the town’s original settlers.
Honeywell and Reuter Inc. are among the companies located in Hopkins. In addition, the town offers ample shopping and social activities. A short drive west is Lake Minnetonka, and a few minutes east are the Minneapolis lakes.
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Featured Attractions and Amenities:
• The Hopkins Center for the Arts – The Center is a central point for arts and culture in Hopkins. It is located in the downtown area, within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and movie theaters.
• The Hopkins Pavilion – This recently constructed multi-purpose facility has played host to many sports including ice-skating, broomball, soccer and lacrosse, to name just a few.
• The Hopkins Activity Center – Residents of Hopkins use the Center for a variety of activities including meetings, seminars, sporting events, or social gatherings.
• Music in the Park – One of Hopkins premier events happens during the summer. Music in the Park showcase a wide variety of music genres and are free to attend.
Hopkins City Stats from Census 2000 *
Total Population |
17,145 |
|
Under 18 |
3,360 |
19.6% |
18 and Over |
13,785 |
80.4% |
Over 65 |
2,483 |
14.5% |
Minorities – 20.6%
Employment |
|
|
Private wage and salary workers |
8,559 |
88.7% |
Government workers |
653 |
6.8% |
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated Business |
405 |
4.2% |
Unpaid family workers |
27 |
0.3% |
Median Earnings |
|
|
Male full time – year-round workers |
$37,541 |
|
Female full time – year-round workers |
$30,687 |
|
Mean Travel Time to Work 20.1 minutes
Rental Vacancy Rate 1.3% (Census 2000)
Total Housing / Apartment Units 8,404
Housing / Apartment Types |
||
1-unit, detached |
2,499 |
29.7% |
1-unit, attached |
806 |
9.6% |
2 units |
334 |
4.0% |
3 or 4 units |
200 |
2.4% |
5 to 9 units |
745 |
8.9% |
10 to 19 units |
546 |
6.5% |
20 or more units |
3,274 |
39.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing / Apartment Units 5,051
Gross Housing / Apartment Rental Rates (Census 2000) |
||
Less than $200 |
149 |
2.9 % |
$200 to $299 |
154 |
3.0% |
$300 to $499 |
412 |
8.2% |
$500 to $749 |
2,103 |
41.6% |
$750 to $999 |
1,572 |
31.1% |
$1,000 to $1,499 |
548 |
10.8% |
$1,500 or more |
71 |
1.4% |
No cash rent |
42 |
0.8% |
Median (dollars) |
710 |
- |
Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household / Apartment Income in 1999 |
||
Less than 15.0 percent |
682 |
13.5% |
15.0 to 19.9 percent |
831 |
16.5% |
20.0 to 24.9 percent |
800 |
15.8% |
25.0 to 29.9 percent |
706 |
14.0% |
30.0 to 34.9 percent |
469 |
9.3% |
35.0 percent or more |
1,442 |
28.5% |
Not computed |
121 |
2.4% |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
For finding apartment rentals in Hopkins / Minneapolis area that are right for you choose one of the following:
To view all properties in Hopkins click here.
To do your own customized search click here.
To talk with one of our RENT411 Operators for a FREE personalized search, area information or assistance call
1-800-RENT411 (1-800-736-8411).