Brooklyn Park, MN vs Prior Lake, 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
Prior Lake
72.4
#898 nationally
Prior Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.0). Brooklyn Park leads in walk score (28 vs 14). Prior Lake leads in median household income ($129,539 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Prior Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 72.4 (#898) |
| Population | 82,017 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $129,539 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+8.5 |
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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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72.4 Score
Prior Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$534,270
Population
28,027
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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