Brooklyn Center, MN vs Lafayette, LA
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
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Brooklyn Center leads in crime level (18.6 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Brooklyn Center leads in median household income ($70,692 vs $58,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 31,688 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+31.4 |
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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C
73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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