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Brooklyn Park.
About
Life in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park offers an interesting middle ground if you want suburban living with real city amenities—you're close enough to Minneapolis for a reasonable commute (averaging 22 minutes) but far enough to find more space and slightly lower costs. The community is genuinely diverse, which shows up in local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods—this isn't a homogeneous suburb. You'll have good access to outdoor recreation with the Mississippi River as your eastern boundary and extensive trail systems, plus there's legitimate work happening to preserve green space despite ongoing development.
Brooklyn Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
25.8%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.8% foreign-born, most often from Liberia
Who lives in Brooklyn Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brooklyn Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Liberia (21.0%), and 12.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MN
Rent, home values, and income in Brooklyn Park
Rent and home values here are close to the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,744
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $345,292 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in Brooklyn Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Brooklyn Park is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Brooklyn Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute21.3 min avg
How Brooklyn Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brooklyn Park, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 6% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Brooklyn Park runs 6% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
348.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,898
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brooklyn Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes Brooklyn Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes Brooklyn Park, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brooklyn Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.7"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
155
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.61" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.42" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 2.88" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.14" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.16" |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 2.61" |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.47" |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 0.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brooklyn Park
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brooklyn Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Coon Rapids
Maple Grove Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Maple Grove
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Robbinsdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
34
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Brooklyn Park
North Hennepin Community College
Public · 2-year · 3,451 students · in-state tuition $5,244 · 25% graduate · median earnings $55,487 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
4.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
14.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
17 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
63 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park Library
8500 W Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park
Cities Near Brooklyn Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brooklyn Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brooklyn Park FAQ
Is Brooklyn Park, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Brooklyn Park's median rent is $1,325/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $89,891/year. Median home value is $336,200.
Is Brooklyn Park, Minnesota safe?⌄
Brooklyn Park's violent crime rate was 348 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1898 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?⌄
Brooklyn Park has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Brooklyn Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,325/month and median household income is $89,891/year. The median home value is $336,200. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Brooklyn Park is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from