Brooklyn Center, MN vs Madera, CA
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
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 18.6). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Brooklyn Center leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 31,688 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+20.8 |
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
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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