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Minneapolis

Brooklyn Center

#7,862 in Best Places to Live in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Minneapolis, MN
  • 56 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Brooklyn Center is a suburb of Minneapolis with a population of 30,885. Brooklyn Center is in Hennepin County. Living in Brooklyn Center offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Brooklyn Center there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Brooklyn Center and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Brooklyn Center are above average.
    About Brooklyn Center...
    Population
    30,885

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $151,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $962
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Brooklyn Center Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      142
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      196.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      393.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,720.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      358.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%

    Working in Brooklyn Center

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,618
    National
    $55,322
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    Brooklyn Center Reviews

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    In Brooklyn Center, there are many stores close together. Walmart and Cub Foods are really close together, with restaurants such as Applebees, McDonald's, Burger King, IHOP, and much more. With all of these restaurants and grocery stores, it won't be difficult to find a job. Unfortunately, the environment is poor because once its night, the environment seems dangerous. Lots of people smoke at the bus stops making it uncomfortable and you can find people just sleeping outside by the public chairs near the bus stops as well. What can be changed is the tension of the environment so that people who have to walk home or ride their bikes home at night won't feel uncomfortable. They can fix these changes by changing the locations or have rules. An example of a rule can be don't cause a scene in these areas so people can feel safe when they're walking, biking, etc.
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    I have been living in Brooklyn Center for the better part of a year, and I love the city. The people are great, the view is spectacular, and other than the construction that seems to never end, it is a wonderful place to live. Everything that you want or need is close by, you don't have to drive far to get a good burger!
    Ever since l have moved to Brooklyn Center it was a lot peaceful and I got to meet people who cared about what goes on with my life and what goes on in the community. Some of the people who work at the building across my house would always plant fruits or vegetables and when they have a lot of them they would give it away for free, for those who can't afford food of any sort. With seeing those people helping around in my neighborhood had influenced me to help more others when they need help.