Brooklyn Center

Welcome to Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Center, MN is a diverse suburban city in Hennepin County that features a convenient location, growing local economy, and a tight-knit community. With a population of around 30,000 residents, Brooklyn Center may seem small, but it’s close to the center of everything as it’s located right between Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis, while the Mississippi River lies to the east.

Not only are commuters attracted to the convenient location, businesses are staking their own areas. Both Surly Brewing Company and Caribou Coffee are based here as well as Medtronic Energy and Component Center which employs around 1,200 people.

The History of Brooklyn Center

Like much of the area, Brooklyn Center was originally part of the Missouri Territory. When European settlers moved into the area in 1852, Brooklyn Township was formed. However, as the area grew in population, the Township split and formed different, independent villages. Brooklyn Center chose that name as they were the center of local trade in the township and offered several market gardens that supplied Minneapolis with fresh produce.

While Brooklyn Center was a small village for the first half of its history, it’s population grew exponentially following World War II. While the 1940 census only counted around 1,800 residents, by 1960, the population numbered around 25,000. In 1966, it was was incorporated as it’s own independent city.

For people looking at Brooklyn Center real estate, you’ll see that the growth influenced the architecture of the area. Many of the homes were built in the late 1940s and 1950s, thus ramblers and split-level homes with mid-century modern details are common. Townhomes are also plentiful, too.

Coming Home to Brooklyn Center

For people looking at Brooklyn Center homes for sale, they will find living here puts you near all kinds of amenities. Interstate 94, state route MN-100, and Brooklyn Boulevard are main thoroughfares that can take you anywhere you need to go. However, there is plenty to do in town, too!

Outdoor Recreation in Brooklyn Center

There are around 522 acres of city parks and nature areas, many of which include playgrounds, walking and bicycling paths, and sporting areas for tennis and basketball.  Residents can also take advantage of the North Mississippi Regional Park  and Mississippi River Trail. The largest outdoor areas include:

• Centennial Park
• Veterans Park
• Lions Park
• Palmer Lake

Shopping & Dining

Brooklyn Center is a diverse, busy area so there is plenty of shopping and dining options to keep up with the city!

• Jambo Africa
• Rose Garden Asian Bistro
• Que Viet Village House
• Slim’s Diner
• 50’s Grill
• Estella’s
• Shingle Creek Crossing
• Northtown Mall

Brooklyn Center Schools

Buying one of the many Brooklyn Center homes for sale gives you numerous options regarding education. The city is actually served by four different school districts:

• Anoka-Hennepin – Northeast Brooklyn Center
• Osseo Area Schools – Northwest Brooklyn Center
• Robbinsdale Area Schools – West Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Center Community Schools

Private schools in the area include:

• St Vincent De Paul School (K-8)
• Maranatha Christian Academy (PK-12)
• St. Alphonsus Elementary (PK-8)

Contact Us for Brooklyn Center Homes for Sale

If you are ready to buy or sell Brooklyn Center real estate, contact the team at Stutsman Realty, Inc. We work with clients across the Twin Cities, connecting people with their dream home! Reach out to us today at (952)927-4144 or fill out our contact form to get started!