At a Glance
Median Income
$84,276
$34,871 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
Zillow: $303,264
Median Rent
$1,453/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How Brooklyn Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooklyn Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooklyn Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooklyn Park residents earn a median household income of $84,276 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,871. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklyn Park is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,264. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
19.4% of adults in Brooklyn Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklyn Park has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population15,799
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,753/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,276
Per Capita$34,871
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,453
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$303,264
Housing Units5,984
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation88 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooklyn Park was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.