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Is Brooklyn Park, MN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32325% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,947about $8,079/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$336,2001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,920 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 47 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brooklyn Park
$1,323
Duluth
$1,291
Bloomington
$1,932
Plymouth
$2,043
Woodbury
$2,385
Lakeville
$2,245
Blaine
$1,537

How much do households earn in Brooklyn Park?

Under $25k
10.2%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
34.4%
$100k–150k
21.5%
$150k+
12.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brooklyn Park

SizeBrooklyn ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,420$1,338
1 bedroom$1,307$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,574$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,941$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,588$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brooklyn Park overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brooklyn Park, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brooklyn Park

🏛️ Property tax$3,744a year · 1.11% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$119a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brooklyn Park

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brooklyn Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,010 a month less.

Renting
$1,323
Owning
$2,333

Owning assumes a typical $336,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brooklyn Park, MN?

Renting in Brooklyn Park costs a median of about $1,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Brooklyn Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,920 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brooklyn Park cheap or expensive?

Brooklyn Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $96,947. It ranks 47th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brooklyn Park?

The median homeowner in Brooklyn Park pays $3,744 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.

Is Brooklyn Park more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below 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 $336,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

83,876 people live in Brooklyn Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.