Brooklyn Center, MN vs Mesquite, TX
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
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Brooklyn Center leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 32.1 min). Mesquite leads in crime level (13.7 vs 18.6). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 31,688 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+22.2 |
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-
71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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