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Hopkins, SC Area Guide

Unwind in this peaceful community near Columbia

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Located about 12 miles southeast of South Carolina’s capital city, Hopkins is a peaceful tree-laden community with a rural atmosphere. Hopkins, named after John Hopkins, offers residents a quiet reprieve from the hassles of city life with convenient access to modern amenities in nearby Columbia.

Hopkins is just minutes away from South Carolina’s only national park, Congaree National Park, which boasts stunning trails as well as abundant opportunities for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and camping. Hopkins provides residents with simple commutes to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in addition to the many workplaces in Columbia.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hopkins, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

6 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

23 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hopkins Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Horrell Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Hopkins Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Southeast Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Lower Richland High

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.