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Brooklyn Center, MN vs Mankato, MN

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Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Brooklyn Center?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 5.1 years younger than in Brooklyn Center.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Brooklyn Center?
- Mankato housing costs are 2.1% less expensive than Brooklyn Center housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Brooklyn Center?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 8.0 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 Mankato?
Mankato, Minnesota lies within Blue Earth county giving residents access to culture attractions ranging from Giant Owl Theatre to Mankato Civic Center along with recreation centers like Mount Kato Ski Area.

 Brooklyn Center, MNMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$64,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brooklyn Center    2 Reviews

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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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 Mankato    4 Reviews

Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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Over 13 years ago

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