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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Brooklyn Center, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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Are people in Brainerd older or younger than people in Brooklyn Center?
- The Median Age in Brainerd is 4.1 years older than in Brooklyn Center.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brainerd or Brooklyn Center?
- Brainerd housing costs are 3.5% less expensive than Brooklyn Center housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brainerd or Brooklyn Center?
- The average commute for residents of Brainerd is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brooklyn Center.

Things to do in Brooklyn Center?
Brooklyn Center, MN features an eclectic mix featuring everything from trendy bars to homey family owned eateries making it perfect for anyone looking for adventure while still being close enough to Minneapolis city center if you're craving even more excitement!

Things to do in Brainerd?
Brainerd, MN is an inviting small city west of Minneapolis full of amazing places to explore like Brainerd International Raceway displaying its unique environment or Northland Arboretum offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest every August.

 Brooklyn Center, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,053329,725,481
 Median Income$64,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.46  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Brooklyn Center    2 Reviews
JDawg · Brooklyn Park, MN
avoid
Over 8 years ago

Very low income area with higher crime. Watched a fight break out in the Walmart there standing in line. Typical stupid Walmart people BS. Bad schools. The city motto is  More

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rhk · Minneapolis, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN (NW suburb of Minneapolis)
Over 16 years ago

23Sep09 - Brooklyn Center, MN is a NW suburb of Minneapolis. Cold winters (of course). Aug can be very hot and humid. Weather last few years has been seasonably  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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