Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
New Brighton is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 22,900. Residents earn $87,272 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Brighton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. New Brighton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Brighton is $87,272, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in New Brighton is $345,900, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Brighton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,460 per 100,000, 26% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
New Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,272 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,779 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,420 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,457 |
| County GDP | $56,256M |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Healthcare | 2,303 |
| Retail | 1,460 |
| Manufacturing | 532 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $345,900 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $373,466 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $188 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,327 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,418 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,827/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Total Violent | 44.9/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.5/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.5/100K |
| Assault | 9.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,460.1/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 395.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,925.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 139.2/100K |
| Arson | 4.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0672°N, 93.2058°W |
| County FIPS | 27123 |
Winner: Democrat by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Retail Stores | 1,460 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |