Boone, NC 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.0). Brooklyn Park leads in median household income ($82,271 vs $28,242). Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 19,811 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+42.6 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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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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