Brooklyn Park, MN vs Freeport, IL
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
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in median household income ($82,271 vs $44,658). Freeport leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Freeport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Freeport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 82.8 (#20) |
| Population | 82,017 | 23,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $129,722 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $44,658 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+19.4 |
C-
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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B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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