Brooklyn Park, MN vs Owatonna, 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
Owatonna
77.3
#258 nationally
Owatonna leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.0). Owatonna leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 23.3 min). Brooklyn Park leads in walk score (28 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Owatonna, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 77.3 (#258) |
| Population | 82,017 | 26,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $302,747 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $78,295 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+24.5 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Owatonna, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,747
Population
26,534
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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