Brooklyn Center, MN vs Lowell, MA
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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Lowell
67.3
#1437 nationally
Lowell leads in walk score (67 vs 31). Lowell leads in crime level (14.6 vs 18.6). Brooklyn Center leads in cost of living index (102 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Lowell, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 67.3 (#1437) |
| Population | 31,688 | 114,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $492,877 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $73,008 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Lowell, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$492,877
Population
114,296
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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