Brooklyn Center, MN vs Marion, OH
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
Marion
77.4
#248 nationally
Brooklyn Center leads in median household income ($70,692 vs $44,879). Marion leads in crime level (12.2 vs 18.6). Marion leads in cost of living index (83 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Marion, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 77.4 (#248) |
| Population | 31,688 | 35,531 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $169,702 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $44,879 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+41.4 |
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+
77.4 Score
Marion, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$169,702
Population
35,531
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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