Bolingbrook, IL vs Brooklyn Park, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.0). Brooklyn Park leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 74,088 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.6 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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