Brooklyn Park, MN vs Oakdale, MN
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
Oakdale
73
#800 nationally
Oakdale leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.0). Brooklyn Park leads in walk score (28 vs 21). Oakdale leads in median household income ($86,003 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Oakdale, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 73 (#800) |
| Population | 82,017 | 28,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $360,617 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $86,003 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+8.9 |
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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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73 Score
Oakdale, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,617
Population
28,226
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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