Brooklyn Park, MN

Census place 2707966 · pop 83,876

D54/ 100
😐 Meh
D−
in MN
📍 Minnesota ranks #5 of 50 states →
🏆 Jobs2.6% · top 9%
🚽 Property crime2497/100k · bottom 19%
Taxes
1.11% property · US 0.99%8.14% sales · US 7.00%up to 9.85% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property crime rate2497/100k19

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

2497 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level96/10029

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

96/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Violent crime rate294/100k36

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

294 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Housing cost$336,20040

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$336,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult smoking14.1%42

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.1% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Property-tax burden1.11%43

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.11% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Uninsured adults10.0%46

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

10.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Broadband access92.1%54

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Bachelor's degree or higher32.7%55

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

32.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical inactivity24.0%56

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

24.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$1,638/mo58

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,638/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Poverty rate9.5%60

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

9.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Population growth (5yr)+4.8%62

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+4.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Poor mental health16.0%66

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.0% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Median household income$89,89167

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$89,891 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Homeownership70.3%67

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

70.3% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Commute time21 min68

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

21 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Income inequality0.4075

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.40 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Adult obesity29.2%79

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Unemployment rateCounty-level2.6%91

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

2.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Frequently asked

Is Brooklyn Park, MN a good place to live?
By the numbers, Brooklyn Park scores 54/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is unemployment rate and its weakest is property crime rate. Minnesota overall ranks #5 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Brooklyn Park, MN?
Brooklyn Park reports 294 violent crimes per 100k and 2497 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Brooklyn Park, MN expensive to live in?
Brooklyn Park has a median home value of $336,200 and typical rent around $1,638/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Brooklyn Park, MN?
Its weakest measured area is property crime rate (2497/100k) — 19/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Brooklyn Park, MN best at?
Its strongest measured area is unemployment rate (2.6%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.