Brooklyn Park, MN vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $82,271). Brooklyn Park leads in walk score (28 vs 24). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 82,017 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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