Brooklyn Park, MN vs Gilroy, CA
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
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 181). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Brooklyn Park leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 82,017 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+40.0 |
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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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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