Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Overview

Brooklyn Park scores 57.8/100 overall (B+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Minnesota — below the state composite of 76.7. Health is the city’s relative strength at 66/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 31/100.

Income & Employment in Brooklyn Park

The median household income in Brooklyn Park is $87,532, 2% above the statewide median of $85,551. The local unemployment rate of 3.1% is lower than the state’s 3.4%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park’s violent crime rate of 385.7 per 100,000 runs above the Minnesota average of 256. The property crime rate is 2771 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park has a cost of living index of 104.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $313,500. Median monthly rent is $1,331. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Brooklyn Park

The adult obesity rate in Brooklyn Park is 29.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents report an average of 16 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Minnesota ranks #6 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park has a high school graduation rate of 85.2%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $16,409 per student, well above the national median. The city has 26 public schools serving 10,793 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Brooklyn Park

Winters in Brooklyn Park are cold, averaging 24.4°F. Summers average 72.2°F. Winters average 24.4°F. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches.

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