Brooklyn Park Apartments and Rentals

Tucked away along the west bank of Mississippi River, Brooklyn Park is the fourth-largest city in the Minnesota area, and the sixth-largest in the state. Spanning 17,020-acres and 27-square miles, this scenic city is known for its natural resources, premier golf courses and relaxing Midwestern atmosphere. With Minnesota a mere 10 miles away, residents find Brooklyn Park apartments for rent to be a perfect location near the action without the price tag.

The young city has a median age of 28 years old, and a population of 76,853. Since 1990, the population has been on a steady incline and is expected to continue growing. Brooklyn Park is easily accessible by several nearby highways, including I-694, Highway 10, County Road 81, Highway 169 and Highway 252.

Brooklyn Park was once a Missouri Territory in the early 19th century under the protection of the Dakota Indians. By 1852, the land that would one day be Brooklyn Territory was claimed under a law that organized Hennepin County. Michigan settlers took to the land in late 1853 and early 1854 and named the area Brooklyn Township after their homeland of Brooklyn, Michigan. The land was incorporated as a village in February 1954 with a population of less than 4,000, and became a charter city in September 1969.

Today, Brooklyn Park rentals offer a laid back lifestyle. With plenty of national and local shopping and dining options, residents easily settle down in the community.

In Brooklyn Park, many residents are employed by the Target Corporation, Caterpillar Paving and Accellent, a supply chain for medical devices. Since Brooklyn Park is so close to Minneapolis, many residents commute a short distance to the metropolis. For instance, the Target Headquarters is located just downtown and serves as the top employer.

Many people commute to a college or university in Minneapolis, as well, but the Hennepin Technical College and North Hennepin Community College are located within Brooklyn Park. Both colleges offer two-year associate’s degrees.

Brooklyn Park’s beauty is reflected in its prices. The city is generally more expensive than the national average by 12 points. Food is rated as 9 points higher than the national average, according to Best Places. However, because the weather does not get too hot in the summer, utilities are rated as 3 points lower than the national average. As with most cities, prices depend on the type of housing and area a resident wishes to live in. The commute for a resident of Brooklyn Park is 2 minutes less than the national average of 28 minutes.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average apartment for rent in Brooklyn Park is $776 per month.

In Brooklyn Park, people take pride in their starchy vegetables. Since 1964, residents and visitors gathered each year to pay homage to the potato at the Tater Daze. Due to the flat, sandy soil of the area, potatoes flourished and helped Brooklyn Park grow into the close-knit community it is today. Although prizes have changed just a bit, the first festival gave away gasoline, free groceries, cash, and 420-pound bags of potatoes grown locally.

Residents can enjoy a blast from the past at the Brooklyn Park Historical Farm, a 10-acre farm resorted to resemble the 1890-1910 period. Made possible by the abundant potato farms of the twentieth century, this farm is equipped with a restored Victorian home, barn and farm animals.

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