What are the schools like in Brooklyn Park, MD?

Brooklyn Park is served primarily by Baltimore City Public Schools. The district operates 109 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 33 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Brooklyn Park?

The median household income in Brooklyn Park, MD is $74,440 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Brooklyn Park, MD?

Brooklyn Park has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

Brooklyn Park, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brooklyn Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Brooklyn Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brooklyn Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $237,100 and the median rent is $1,472 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brooklyn Park, MD?

Crime rate data for Brooklyn Park is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Brooklyn Park, MD a Good Place to Live?

Brooklyn Park is a small city of 15,902 in Maryland, with a median household income of $74,440 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Brooklyn Park stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brooklyn Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brooklyn Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Brooklyn Park's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brooklyn Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brooklyn Park, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$237,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,472	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,440	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Brooklyn Park is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Brooklyn Park is served primarily by Baltimore City Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brooklyn Park, MD	National Avg
School District	Baltimore City Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	109	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	33	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brooklyn Park sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brooklyn Park, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Brooklyn Park, MD	National Avg
Population	15,902	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baltimore Highlands, MD 1 mi Ferndale, MD 2 mi Linthicum, MD 2 mi Lansdowne, MD 3 mi Arbutus, MD 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21225

Brooklyn Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklyn Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Brooklyn Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brooklyn Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $237,100 and median rent is $1,472/month.

What is the crime rate in Brooklyn Park, MD?

Crime data for Brooklyn Park is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Brooklyn Park?

Public schools in Brooklyn Park are operated by Baltimore City Public Schools. The district has 109 elementary, 8 middle, and 33 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brooklyn Park, MD a good place to live?

Brooklyn Park, MD has a population of 15,902, a median household income of $74,440, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park averages 43.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21225.

What is the population of Brooklyn Park?

The population of Brooklyn Park, Maryland is 15,902 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brooklyn Park?

Key numbers for living in Brooklyn Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $237,100, median household income $74,440, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooklyn Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.