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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Brooklyn Park Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about Brooklyn Park at a glance?

Brooklyn Park is a north metro city in Hennepin County, home to 82,893 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 82,893 (Census 2024 estimate; -4.1% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $336,200, 14% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $89,891, 8% lower than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 70.3% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 20 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 36 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: Osseo Public School District covers about 73% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find Brooklyn Park homes for sale?

The newest Brooklyn Park listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.

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Housing market · September 2026

Brooklyn Park home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Brooklyn Park was $349,900, no change from the year before, with 850 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$349,9000.0% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold850past 12 months
  • Days on market45past 12 months
  • Months of supply2.6end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Brooklyn Park market report

Living in

What's it like living in Brooklyn Park, MN?

The answer

Brooklyn Park is a north metro city, and it's about 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 31 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 72.2% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1980, and 70.3% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis20min
Downtown Saint Paul31min
MSP Airport36min
Mall of America36min
University of Minnesota25min
Brooklyn Park82,893 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · Brooklyn Park, MN

Who lives in Brooklyn Park?

According to the Census Bureau, Brooklyn Park's median household income is $89,891, 8% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 35.2, 70.3% of households own their home and 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population82,89329,148 households
Median household income$89,891Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$336,200Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,325Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners70.3%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.7%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age35.2Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes72.2%Median year built: 1980

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 Park growing?

Brooklyn Park's population shrank 4.1% between 2020 and 2024, from 86,460 to 82,893 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

Brooklyn Park population, 2020–2024
80k82.5k85k87.5k90k2020202120222023202486,216202086,216202184,505202283,481202382,33382,893202482,893

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202086,216
202184,505
202283,481
202382,333
202482,893

School planning

Which schools serve a Brooklyn Park address?

  • Osseo Public School Districtabout 73% of the city
  • Anoka-Hennepin Public School Districtabout 23% of the city
  • Robbinsdale Public School Districtabout 5% 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.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does Brooklyn Park look like by ZIP code?

4 ZIP codes cover most of Brooklyn Park.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5544335%$370,800$95,08272.6%Homes for sale
5544530%$329,400$104,15083.2%Homes for sale
5544418%$330,800$117,19890.3%Homes for sale
5542814%$299,500$74,86056.2%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 Park?

Brooklyn Park has about 0.5 square miles of water inside city limits.

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No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.

Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park residents' average one-way commute is 21.3 minutes (Census ACS). 68.8% drive alone, 1.9% take public transit and 14.9% work from home.

Average commute21.3 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone68.8%of workers
Public transit1.9%of workers
Work from home14.9%of workers

Drive times from Brooklyn Park

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 Park residents work?

The largest share of employed Brooklyn Park residents work in education, health care and social assistance (25.4%), followed by manufacturing (21.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 4% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries Brooklyn Park residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance25.4%
  2. Manufacturing21.7%
  3. Retail trade10.9%
  4. Professional, scientific and management services9.7%
  5. Finance, insurance and real estate7.4%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food6.1%

City comparison

How does Brooklyn Park compare to Osseo, Brooklyn Center and Champlin?

The three communities with the shortest drive from Brooklyn Park, side by side.

MetricBrooklyn ParkOsseoBrooklyn CenterChamplin
Population (2024)82,8932,52631,75523,045
Change since 2020-4.1%-5.9%-6%-3.6%
Median home value$336K$307K$274K$359K
Median household income$90K$62K$73K$116K
Median gross rent$1,325$1,333$1,376$1,689
Homeowners70.3%44%63.6%88.1%
Median age35.24733.541.6
Average commute21.3 min21.3 min22.1 min24.7 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis20 min23 min17 min28 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a Brooklyn Park home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Brooklyn Park'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.

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Selling in Brooklyn Park

What's required to sell a home in Brooklyn Park?

We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for Brooklyn Park; 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 Park right for you?

Who should buy a home in Brooklyn Park?

  • 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. Osseo Public 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 Park?

  • 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.

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This weekend's open houses

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Found a Brooklyn Park 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 Park FAQ

What do Brooklyn Park buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in Brooklyn Park?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Brooklyn Park at $336,200, 14% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Brooklyn Park homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in Brooklyn Park, MN?

About 82,893 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 4.1% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves Brooklyn Park?

Osseo Public School District (about 73% of the city), Anoka-Hennepin Public School District (about 23% of the city) and Robbinsdale Public School District (about 5% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is Brooklyn Park from downtown Minneapolis?

About 20 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 31 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 21.3 minutes (Census ACS).

Is Brooklyn Park a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Brooklyn Park has a median household income of $89,891, 70.3% homeownership and a 21.3-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 Park?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,325 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn Park?

55443, 55445, 55444 and 55428 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.

How long does it take to close on a home in Brooklyn Park?

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 Park require an inspection to sell a home?

We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for Brooklyn Park. 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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