BrooklynPark.info

Internet Information for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a growing city with an approximate 2004 population of over 67,000, ranking it among the top ten largest cities in the State. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a total estimated population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are within driving distance from Brooklyn Park. According to the US Census, Brooklyn Park has a very highly educated population with over 90% having graduated from high school and over 25% having bachelor degrees. There is a respected system of schools and colleges in the greater Brooklyn Park area. High schools include the Park Center Senior High School and Sage Academy Charter School. The Hennepin Technical College and North Hennepin Community College are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Brooklyn Park, such as Brooklyn Park Realty and Brooklyn Park MN Florists. Area residents also enjoy participating in sports and following games of the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The relatively young Brooklyn Park population has access to medical care at local and regional facilities such as Mercy Hospital, North Memorial Medical Center, and Unity Hospital. Brooklyn Park residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Brooklyn Park area among Brooklyn Park Florists. Per the census, the 2000 median household income in Brooklyn Park was over $56,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Brooklyn Park housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Brooklyn Park being over $130,000. The top sectors for employment in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota are Manufacturing, Educational, health and social services, Retail trade, Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing. BrooklynPark.info is a development-stage website concerning Brooklyn Park, Minnesota that will be grown to include more information and links, including Brooklyn Park Photographers and Virtual Home Tours.