Brooklyn Park, MN vs Springfield, IL
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
Springfield
79.7
#112 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in crime level (8.0 vs 24.7). Springfield leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Springfield leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Springfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 79.7 (#112) |
| Population | 82,017 | 112,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $174,630 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $62,419 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 24.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+5.0 |
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+
79.7 Score
Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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