Hopkins
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Hopkins is a township, part of Hopkins Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $295,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $295K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 6.7/10
Early morning here looks best—when the light hits the fields before the day gets going and you can actually think. Hopkins township spreads across roughly 23,000 acres in Allegan County, which means there's real space between things: farmland, woods, room to breathe. A grocery store and coffee shop sit steps away, and there are about ten restaurants scattered within a mile, so you're not driving far for basics or a decent meal. Pritschet/Davis Preserve is a four-minute walk if you want to get outside without ceremony. The township runs about 32 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city, but most days you're dealing with a slower pace—the kind of place where rural character actually means something because the land backs it up. Homes here run around $294K, which gets you actual acreage and quiet in a county that still feels like it belongs to itself. Hopkins Public Schools handles the schools. It's the sort of township that doesn't advertise itself much because it doesn't have to; the people here either already know what they're getting or they figure it out pretty quick.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Miner Lake — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Pritschet/Davis Preserve: 7 min walk
- North Park: 7 min drive
Hopkins High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Hopkins
- 3 rated schools in district
$86K median household income
- $295K median · 15 sales in last 12mo
Explore Hopkins
Same name, different focus — Hopkins is also covered as:
- Hopkins Village — village details
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Median home price in Hopkins
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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15 homes sold in Hopkins this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pritschet/Davis Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Miner Lake
1.9 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Median Income
$86K
Household
Median Sale Price
$295K
15 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$950 – $1,225 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Markets
Russo's
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Hilliards Corner Lounge
Pritschet/Davis Preserve
+1 more
North Park Playground
Sager Lake
Beach in Shoemaker Sub Area
Trail Head to Split
Hopkins Public Library
Most of Hopkins is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hopkins alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Hopkins home (around $295,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,837 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hopkins household earns $85,849 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $547,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,837/mo | $48,976 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,137/mo | $56,981 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,238/mo | $59,673 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Hopkins, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressHopkins Area Fire Department
Area fire department.
Source: hopkinstownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hopkins are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$86K
Home Value (Census)
$245K
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$950 – $1,225 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(2)
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
Café
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(2)
Hopkins Public Library
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Living in Hopkins: the details
Is Hopkins a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Hopkins is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Hopkins Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $295,000.
What does it cost to live in Hopkins?
The median home value in Hopkins is about $295,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 15 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hopkins
- What do homes cost in Hopkins?
- The median home value in Hopkins is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hopkins housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Hopkins right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hopkins?
- Hopkins is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Hopkins walkable?
- Hopkins scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
