Brooklyn Center, MN vs Gloucester, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 18.6). Brooklyn Center leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139). Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Gloucester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 64.2 (#1710) |
| Population | 31,688 | 29,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $784,115 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $84,465 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+20.3 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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