Hopkins Park is a small town of 606 in Illinois, with a median household income of $32,500
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hopkins Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hopkins Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hopkins Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Hopkins Park's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hopkins Park costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hopkins Park, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$620
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hopkins Park's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
80.1 /100k
Property Crime
497.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hopkins Park is served primarily by Pembroke CCSD 259.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hopkins Park, IL
National Avg
School District
Pembroke CCSD 259
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hopkins Park sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Hopkins Park's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hopkins Park roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,600 and median rent is $620/month.
Hopkins Park's violent crime rate is 80.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hopkins Park are operated by Pembroke CCSD 259.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hopkins Park, IL has a population of 606, a median household income of $32,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hopkins Park averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hopkins Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60958.
The population of Hopkins Park, Illinois is 606 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hopkins Park: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $79,600, median household income $32,500, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hopkins Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.