Brooklyn Center, MN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
73 Replies
247 Upvotes
Avery M.

Brooklyn Center is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $72,009 in Brooklyn Center. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downto...

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James Ross

Thinking about relocating to Brooklyn Center from Los Angeles

Hello, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal ...

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Ryan Gonzalez

Considering Brooklyn Center vs Tucson -help me decide

Hello, Homes are going for about $261,100 on average. Median household income is $72,009, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,345/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to ...

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Walter R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Brooklyn Center?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,345 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Aaliyah G.

Worst things about Brooklyn Center nobody talks about

So, I work in manufacturing and Crime rate is something to consider -Brooklyn Center sits at 348.4 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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ella_mama

Quick question about Brooklyn Center

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $261,100 on average. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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John W.

Is Brooklyn Center good for remote workers?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain ne...

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Janice W.

Starting a business in Brooklyn Center?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,345/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think?

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ella_mama

Best companies to work for in Brooklyn Center?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a smaller city city with about 32,811 people. Rent is about $1,345/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $261,100 on average. The median home value here is around $261,100, which seems about average. There's a...

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Walter R.

Is Brooklyn Center getting better or worse?

The median home value here is around $261,100, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Brooklyn Center sits at 348.4 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks ...

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Isaac King

Starting a business in Brooklyn Center?

Hey everyone, Median household income is $72,009, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $72,009 in Brooklyn Center. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do?

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ella_mama

Studio apartments in Brooklyn Center -options?

So, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. Median household income is $72,009, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,345 for rent here. Household incomes average around $72,009 in Br...

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jacob_guy

Things that make Brooklyn Center unique

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $261,100, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property ...

3 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
John W.

What to expect moving to Brooklyn Center?

Random thought, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Brooklyn Center sits at 348.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,345 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $72,009 in Brooklyn Center. Average temperature is a...

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Aiden Lopez

Best companies to work for in Brooklyn Center?

First post here. Homes are going for about $261,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,811 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic ca...

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Aaron Moore

Brooklyn Center is underrated, change my mind

Alright, Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,345/month for a decent place. With a population of 32,811, Brooklyn Center is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing t...

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Aaliyah C.

Brooklyn Center vs Indianapolis -which is better?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,811 people. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some ...

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