Brooklyn Park, MN vs Melrose, MA
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
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 8.0). Melrose leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Brooklyn Park leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Melrose, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 67.3 (#1438) |
| Population | 82,017 | 29,357 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $930,823 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $126,305 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+39.5 |
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+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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