Abilene, TX vs Brooklyn Park, MN
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 23.3 min). Brooklyn Park leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.6). Brooklyn Park leads in median household income ($82,271 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 129,043 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+42.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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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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