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Hopkins Park, Illinois

Hopkins Park, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 36 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 55 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 711.

The People and Families of Hopkins Park

In Hopkins Park, about 29% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village. One thing visitors notice about the village is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Hopkins Park is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopkins Park had a median family income of $19,792.

Hopkins Park Housing

About 75% of housing units in Hopkins Park are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Hopkins Park benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Hopkins Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hopkins Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hopkins Park Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hopkins Park Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hopkins Park, IL

Comparing Hopkins Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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