The Town FilesBrooklyn Park, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 86,478 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $336,200
- Household income
- $89,891
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 35.2
Brooklyn Park is a city of 86,478 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $336,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 96% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 95% of Minnesota towns.
How Brooklyn Park ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brooklyn Park is worth $336,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $89,891, which is more affordable than 34% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,325 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brooklyn Park | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $336,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,325 | $991 |
| Median household income | $89,891 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brooklyn Park
| People | Brooklyn Park | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 90.2% |
Weather in Brooklyn Park
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklyn Park since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 3, 1983 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 463 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 247 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Brooklyn Park itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Brooklyn Park
30 public schools with 10,647 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,991 | 16.2 |
| Brooklyn Middle STEAM School | 6-8 | 940 | 15.4 |
| Athlos Leadership Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 713 | 14.3 |
| EDINBROOK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 698 | 14.5 |
| WOODLAND ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 633 | 15.4 |
| Monroe Elementary School - MSE | K-5 | 539 | 13.5 |
| EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER (charter) | PK-8 | 483 | 14.6 |
| PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 468 | 11.7 |
| BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS | PK-5 | 464 | 14.1 |
| North View Middle School | 6-8 | 447 | 10.6 |
| Noble Academy Elementary (charter) | K-6 | 436 | 20.8 |
| FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 368 | 11.9 |
Towns near Brooklyn Park
- Osseo, MN2.5 mi · 2,688 people · home $306,500
- Brooklyn Center, MN3.3 mi · 33,782 people · home $274,300
- Champlin, MN4.7 mi · 23,919 people · home $358,700
- Fridley, MN4.7 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
- Coon Rapids, MN4.9 mi · 63,599 people · home $305,800
- Spring Lake Park, MN5.1 mi · 7,188 people · home $290,100
- Crystal, MN5.1 mi · 23,330 people · home $296,100
- New Hope, MN5.5 mi · 21,986 people · home $337,000
Brooklyn Park questions
Is Brooklyn Park, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brooklyn Park scores better for retirees than 1% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 1%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Brooklyn Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Brooklyn Park is valued at $336,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,891, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,325 a month.
What is the weather like in Brooklyn Park?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Brooklyn Park get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklyn Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 3, 1983. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)