Hopkinsburg
Strong schools draw families here
Median $300K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 6.7/10
Sandwiched between US 131 and the rolling farmland that spreads south toward Kalamazoo, this stretch of Hopkins township feels genuinely removed from the highway rush—five minutes either direction and you're back in the current. The area is defined by its land: brick ranches and farmhouses sit on generous acreage, many with ponds reflecting the sky, barns weathered into character, and the kind of quiet that comes from actual separation rather than just fewer neighbors. Miller Creek cuts through some properties, running with steelhead and salmon depending on season. You'll find wooded privacy measured in tens of acres, fruit trees mixed in with native growth, and trails that make you remember why people chose to stay put. The real draw isn't amenities listed on a card—it's the acres themselves, the old stone foundations and turn-of-the-century bones of houses that have been cared for across generations, and the fact that some of that land actively leases to local farmers, tying you quietly into something larger than a lot line.
Why people love it here
Hopkins High School
- High — 2.9 mi away
- Hopkins
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- L. M. Wise Educational Nature Preserve: 3 min drive
- Buskirk Lake: 7 min drive
$300K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Hopkinsburg
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Nearest Park
L. M. Wise Educational Nature Preserve
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
CockTailz Bar & Grill II
L. M. Wise Educational Nature Preserve
Hopkins Soccer Fields Playground
Buskirk Lake
Trail Head to Split
Hopkins Public Library
Crime in Hopkinsburg is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hopkinsburg home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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, 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
Typical Land Value
$21K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Hopkins Township
Source: hopkinstownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,275 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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.
Services for Hopkins · Source: hopkinstownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hopkinsburg 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(2)
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(2)
Hopkins Public Library
Frequently asked about Hopkinsburg
- What do homes cost in Hopkinsburg?
- The median home value in Hopkinsburg is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Hopkinsburg?
- Hopkinsburg is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Hopkinsburg walkable?
- Hopkinsburg scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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