Brooklyn Park, MN vs Plano, TX
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 Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $82,271). Brooklyn Park leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 82,017 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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