salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,040 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 21 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brooklyn Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brooklyn Park
| Size | Brooklyn Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,285 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,475 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,347 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brooklyn Park overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brooklyn Park, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brooklyn Park
Life in Brooklyn Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brooklyn Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $522 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $284,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brooklyn Park, MD?
Renting in Brooklyn Park costs a median of about $1,451 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Brooklyn Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,040 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brooklyn Park cheap or expensive?
Brooklyn Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $94,896. It ranks 21st cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brooklyn Park?
The median homeowner in Brooklyn Park pays $2,473 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Brooklyn Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brooklyn Park?
The median home value in Brooklyn Park is $284,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,067 people live in Brooklyn Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.