Brooklyn Park, MN vs Fairfax, VA
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 Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.0). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 82,017 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+35.0 |
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71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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