Brooklyn Center, MN vs Normal, IL
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
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 18.6). Normal leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 23.3 min). Normal leads in walk score (40 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 31,688 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+4.9 |
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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C
76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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