Brooklyn Park, MN

Brooklyn Park MN scores 57/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 12% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 112 (100 = avg); violent crime index 90; property crime index 134. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Brooklyn Park. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Brooklyn Park is about $1,325/month (moderate). At $1,325/month for a typical unit, you need about $47,700+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $336,200.

Median household income is $89,891, property taxes run about 0.88%, and homes typically sell in around 45 days. Local median income ($89,891) clears the $47,700 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 56°F (highs near 63°F, lows near 50°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Brooklyn Park: (1) Renters who want $1,325/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $47,700) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $89,891 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $47,700+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,325/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Brooklyn Park who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 57/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Brooklyn Park does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $47,700 household income for $1,325/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Brooklyn Park scores 57/100 on safety with $1,325/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.