Apartments for rent in Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Center is a small city in Minnesota with just under 31,000 residents. Families with young children are customary, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 9% of the community, though young professionals appear in large numbers as well. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 35, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Minnesota. Most Brooklyn Center residents own their homes, and 38% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,004/month is roughly on par with the state average.

Brooklyn Center has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 41% of commuters, while public transportation is used by only 4% of the population. Not many commuters walk to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Brooklyn Center has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Brooklyn Center: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries account for 24% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just under $62K, Brooklyn Center workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.