The Town FilesBrooklyn Center, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 33,782 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $274,300
- Household income
- $72,535
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 33.5
Brooklyn Center is a city of 33,782 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $274,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 98% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 96% of Minnesota towns.
How Brooklyn Center ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brooklyn Center is worth $274,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $72,535, which is more affordable than 30% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,376 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brooklyn Center | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,376 | $991 |
| Median household income | $72,535 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Brooklyn Center
| People | Brooklyn Center | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Brooklyn Center
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 155 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklyn Center since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 465 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 310 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Brooklyn Center itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Brooklyn Center
16 public schools with 4,272 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Millennium Academy Charter (charter) | K-8 | 851 | 16.7 |
| Brooklyn Center Elementary School | PK-5 | 744 | 13.5 |
| Brooklyn Center High School | 9-12 | 516 | 16.6 |
| Evergreen Park Elementary-STEM | PK-5 | 456 | 11.7 |
| NORTHPORT ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 441 | 11.3 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | PK-PK | 374 | 12.9 |
| GARDEN CITY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 355 | 11.5 |
| Brooklyn Center Middle School | 6-8 | 346 | 17.3 |
| Progeny Academy Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 96 | 13.7 |
| Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | 9-12 | 63 | 31.5 |
| Brooklyn Center ECSE Age 3 - 5 | PK-PK | 20 | 6.7 |
| Early Childhood Special Education ( | PK-PK | 10 | 10.0 |
Towns near Brooklyn Center
- Crystal, MN2.9 mi · 23,330 people · home $296,100
- Fridley, MN3.0 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
- Robbinsdale, MN3.1 mi · 14,646 people · home $295,600
- Brooklyn Park, MN3.3 mi · 86,478 people · home $336,200
- Columbia Heights, MN3.7 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- New Hope, MN4.0 mi · 21,986 people · home $337,000
- Spring Lake Park, MN4.9 mi · 7,188 people · home $290,100
- Osseo, MN5.3 mi · 2,688 people · home $306,500
Brooklyn Center questions
Is Brooklyn Center, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brooklyn Center scores better for retirees than 0% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 0%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.5).
How much does a house cost in Brooklyn Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Brooklyn Center is valued at $274,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,535, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,376 a month.
What is the weather like in Brooklyn Center?
July highs average 83.3°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54.3 inches of snow.
Does Brooklyn Center get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brooklyn Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)