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MN area data

Brooklyn center, MN

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Brooklyn center.

Population: 99,992 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brooklyn center, MN is $328,288 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $323,500 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,473/month. 40 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,288

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,288
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.4%
10-year appreciation
+69.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$331,590
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$323,500
Median list price
$304,933
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
318
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
138

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,473/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
40
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
8
Charter schools
10
School districts serving the area
EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER, New Millennium Academy, Twin Lakes STEM Academy
Schools include
EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER, New Millennium Academy Charter, Twin Lakes STEM Academy, Progeny Academy Charter School, Early Childhood Special Education

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Joslyn Manufacturing & Supply Co. (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
63.3°F
Average low
50.7°F
Annual precipitation
37.4 in
Annual snowfall
37.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
599
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
221,639
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
187,540

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
100
Nearest airport
Crystal Airport (MIC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
97
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,126 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,575
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
825,553
Average weekly wage
$1,697
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,044

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Brooklyn centerState medianUS median
Median home value$328,288$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$323,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,473/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,575$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Brooklyn center, MN?
$328,288.
What is the median sale price in Brooklyn center, MN?
$323,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Brooklyn center, MN?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Brooklyn center, MN?
Typical rent: $1,473/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brooklyn center, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Brooklyn center, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Brooklyn center, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brooklyn center, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brooklyn center, MN?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Joslyn Manufacturing & Supply Co., 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Brooklyn center, MN?
40 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brooklyn center, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 13.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brooklyn center, MN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brooklyn center, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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