Real Estate Investing in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (55445)

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Hennepin County • Population: 13,538 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 55445 (Brooklyn Park, MN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $364,275
Avg Monthly Rent $1,915
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $101,820
% Renters 21.8%

Market Analysis: 55445 Brooklyn Park

Investors eyeing 55445 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $364K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

On balance, the numbers look inviting — $364K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 55445 is substantial and deserves full respect.

The gap between 55445 and stronger Brooklyn Park ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Turning to rents, 13,538 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. significant returns are possible in 55445, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Brooklyn Park:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,915/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 55445

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
8.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+5.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$93,184/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $221,227 $2,560 8.3% +5.4% $110,614
3BR $350,503 $3,390 7.0% +4.2% $116,834
4BR $402,659 $3,790 6.8% +4.2% $100,665
5BR $465,920 +4.5% $93,184

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$386K$334K$282K$230K$178K$125KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,271$2,184$2,097$2,010$1,924$1,837Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026

📊 How Does 55445 Compare?

Metric 55445 Brooklyn Park Minnesota
Home Value $364,275 $363,487 $340,597
5-Year CAGR 2.5% 2.3% 4.9%
Avg Rent $1,915 $1,960 -
Cap Rate 4.1% 4.3% -
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JJS Property Management of Central Minnesota offers a wide choice of apartments in various areas including Avon, Buffalo, Milaca, Monticello, Royalton, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, and St. Joseph. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.1%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.5%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $364,275
Monthly Rent $1,915
Price-to-Rent 15.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.3%
Cap Rate 4.1%
5-Year IRR 6.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.1%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
3.0/5
Balanced
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 55445

Population: 13,538

💰 Median Household Income
$101,820
This area
$101,820
State
$77,168
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
21.8%
This area
21.8%
State
18.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.6%
This area
2.6%
State
-3.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
40.2%
This area
40.2%
State
20.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
35.4 years
This area
35.4 years
State
37.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
State
17.0%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 49.7%
Asian 21.0%
Black/African American 15.8%
Other/Mixed 13.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%
👶 Under 18
27.8%
This area
27.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.2%
This area
13.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 55445

C+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
16.2:1 Avg Class Size
$12,657 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

NASHA SHKOLA CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
106 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,442 Per Student
C+ Average

Noble Academy Elementary

📚 K – 06 School Charter
👥
436 Students
👨‍🏫
20.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,265 Per Student
C+ Average

Noble Academy Middle School

📚 07 – 08 Middle Charter
👥
117 Students
👨‍🏫
18.9:1 Class Size
💰
$12,265 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

CREST VIEW ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 8200 ZANE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK
👥
241 Students
👨‍🏫
10.5:1 Class Size
💰
$18,446 Per Student
A+ Excellent

BIRCH GROVE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 4690 BROOKDALE DR N, BROOKLYN PARK
👥
464 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$18,446 Per Student
A+ Excellent

EDINBROOK ELEMENTARY

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 8925 ZANE AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK
👥
698 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$18,446 Per Student
A Very Good

SAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
📍 3900 85TH AVE N, BROOKLYN PARK
👥
68 Students
👨‍🏫
5.9:1 Class Size
💰
$28,985 Per Student
A Very Good

NORTHWEST PASSAGE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
📍 11345 ROBINSON DR NW, COON RAPIDS
👥
149 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$20,321 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 6,491 Off-Campus Students
C
North Hennepin Community College
5,195 students · 1.2 mi
C
Hennepin Technical College
3,891 students · 2.0 mi
C
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
7,843 students · 3.7 mi
D
Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park
80 students · 5.7 mi
C
Anoka Technical College
1,822 students · 6.7 mi
C
PCI Academy-Plymouth
114 students · 8.8 mi
C
Herzing University-Minneapolis
752 students · 10.3 mi
C
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
270 students · 10.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 6,491 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do rentals go for in Brooklyn Park, MN?

Brooklyn Park, MN rentals go for roughly $1,915/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $364K acquisition costs.

What is the tenant pool like in Brooklyn Park, MN?

Brooklyn Park, MN draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $1,915/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the typical home price in Brooklyn Park, MN?

The median home value in Brooklyn Park, MN is roughly $364K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MN statewide average.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Brooklyn Park, MN?

Landlord-friendliness in Brooklyn Park, MN is balanced. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Which investment style suits Brooklyn Park, MN?

In Brooklyn Park, MN the resilient play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $364K prices and $1,915/mo rents suits that approach.

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