Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Brooklyn Park

Affordability in Brooklyn Park, MN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,325 and the median household income is $89,891 annually. About 30% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing plays an important role for a meaningful share of the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Brooklyn Park Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 294 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Brooklyn Park

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Brooklyn Park rates 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 40 (Some Transit) for transit, and 41 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

Brooklyn Park is served by 34 schools across 11 districts, including 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 10 high schools, plus 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings and offerings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Brooklyn Park

The median household income in Brooklyn Park is $89,891 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,325 per month, according to the same source -- making income-restricted housing a meaningful savings opportunity for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $89,891/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,325/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 30% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Brooklyn Park has 602 income-restricted units across 5 HUD-assisted properties, offering below-market rents to qualified households.

Environment

All 5 assisted properties in Brooklyn Park have been mapped for flood risk. None fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.