Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Brooklyn Center at a glance?
Brooklyn Center is a north metro city in Hennepin County, home to 31,755 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 31,755 (Census 2024 estimate; -6% since 2020)
- Median home value: $274,300, 30% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $72,535, 26% lower than Hennepin County
- Homeownership: 63.6% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 17 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 33 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Brooklyn Center School District covers about 33% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Brooklyn Center homes for sale?
The newest Brooklyn Center listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$325,0005456 Girard Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430MLS #7162255
Listing courtesy of Pemberton RE
$325,0001107 Woodbine Lane, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430MLS #7168025Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results- Photo coming soon$309,9006337 Bryant Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430MLS #7166482Listing courtesy of Creative Results
$359,0006413 Toledo Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429MLS #7167018Listing courtesy of James M. Waters
Open Thu, Nov 5 · 9–10 PM$305,0007101 W Palmer Lake Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429MLS #7164511Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
$250,0005744 Bryant Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430MLS #7165172Listing courtesy of Kris Lindahl Real Estate
See all 74 Brooklyn Center homes for sale
- Under $200,000 9
- Under $250,000 18
- Under $300,000 37
- Under $350,000 59
- Under $400,000 63
- Under $450,000 66
- Under $500,000 68
- Under $600,000 69
- Under $700,000 70
- Under $800,000 72
- Under $1 million 72
- Under $1.5 million 72
- Under $2 million 72
- $1 million and up 2
- Single-family homes 57
- Townhomes 1
- Condos 13
- Multi-family homes 2
- Land and lots 1
- 3+ bedrooms 55
- 4+ bedrooms 29
- 5+ bedrooms 10
- Lakefront 3
- 1+ acre 5
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Brooklyn Center sell for?
Homes sold in Brooklyn Center in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Brooklyn Center sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Brooklyn Center home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Brooklyn Center was $305,000, up 1.7% from the year before, with 281 homes sold.
- Median sale price$305,000+1.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold281past 12 months
- Days on market38past 12 months
- Months of supply3.2end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Brooklyn Center market report
Living in
What's it like living in Brooklyn Center, MN?
The answer
Brooklyn Center is a north metro city, and it's about 17 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 27 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 66.6% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1962, and 63.6% of households own their home.
Demographics · Brooklyn Center, MN
Who lives in Brooklyn Center?
According to the Census Bureau, Brooklyn Center's median household income is $72,535, 26% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 33.5, 63.6% of households own their home and 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Brooklyn Center growing?
Brooklyn Center's population shrank 6% between 2020 and 2024, from 33,782 to 31,755 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 33,660 |
| 2021 | 32,920 |
| 2022 | 32,286 |
| 2023 | 31,814 |
| 2024 | 31,755 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Brooklyn Center address?
- Brooklyn Center School Districtabout 33% of the city
- Osseo Public School Districtabout 29% of the city
- Robbinsdale Public School Districtabout 23% of the city
- Anoka-Hennepin Public School Districtabout 15% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Brooklyn Center look like by ZIP code?
2 ZIP codes cover most of Brooklyn Center.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55430 | 55% | $256,800 | $75,716 | 69.5% | Homes for sale |
| 55429 | 43% | $280,900 | $72,253 | 59.6% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 3 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Brooklyn Center; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Twin Lakes217 acres
- Palmer Lake25 acres
- Ryan Lake19 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center residents' average one-way commute is 22.1 minutes (Census ACS). 67.9% drive alone, 2.6% take public transit and 13.1% work from home.
Drive times from Brooklyn Center
- 17 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 27 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 33 minMSP Airport
- 30 minMall of America
- 21 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Brooklyn Center residents work?
The largest share of employed Brooklyn Center residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23.8%), followed by manufacturing (19.8%). The unemployment rate averaged 5.8% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance23.8%
- Manufacturing19.8%
- Professional, scientific and management services11.4%
- Retail trade9.8%
- Finance, insurance and real estate7.9%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food6.9%
City comparison
How does Brooklyn Center compare to Crystal, Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Park?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Brooklyn Center, side by side.
| Metric | Brooklyn Center | Crystal | Robbinsdale | Brooklyn Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 31,755 | 22,082 | 13,993 | 82,893 |
| Change since 2020 | -6% | -5.3% | -4.4% | -4.1% |
| Median home value | $274K | $296K | $296K | $336K |
| Median household income | $73K | $93K | $88K | $90K |
| Median gross rent | $1,376 | $1,467 | $1,758 | $1,325 |
| Homeowners | 63.6% | 76.9% | 71% | 70.3% |
| Median age | 33.5 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 35.2 |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 21.4 min | 20 min | 21.3 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 17 min | 15 min | 15 min | 20 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Brooklyn Center home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Brooklyn Center's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Brooklyn Center
What's required to sell a home in Brooklyn Center?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Brooklyn Center; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is Brooklyn Center right for you?
Who should buy a home in Brooklyn Center?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Brooklyn Center School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Brooklyn Center?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Brooklyn Center homes this weekend?
Found a Brooklyn Center home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Brooklyn Center FAQ
What do Brooklyn Center buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Brooklyn Center?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Brooklyn Center at $274,300, 30% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Brooklyn Center homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Brooklyn Center, MN?
About 31,755 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 6% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center School District (about 33% of the city), Osseo Public School District (about 29% of the city), Robbinsdale Public School District (about 23% of the city) and Anoka-Hennepin Public School District (about 15% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Brooklyn Center from downtown Minneapolis?
About 17 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 27 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 22.1 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Brooklyn Center a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Brooklyn Center has a median household income of $72,535, 63.6% homeownership and a 22.1-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Brooklyn Center?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,376 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn Center?
55430 and 55429 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Brooklyn Center?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Twin Lakes (about 136 acres) and Palmer Lake (about 16 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Brooklyn Center?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Brooklyn Center require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Brooklyn Center. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Brooklyn Center?
Drive times from Brooklyn Center in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
Compare Brooklyn Center side by side
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- Brooklyn Center vs. New Hope
- Brooklyn Center vs. Spring Lake Park
- Brooklyn Center vs. Osseo
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