Brooklyn Center, MN vs Plainview, 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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 18.6). Brooklyn Center leads in median household income ($70,692 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 31,688 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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