At a Glance
Median Income
$87,272
$45,779 per capita
Home Value
$345,900
Zillow: $382,053
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
1,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.7% smoking rate
How New Brighton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Brighton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Brighton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Brighton residents earn a median household income of $87,272 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,779. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Brighton is $345,900 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,053. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
New Brighton reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,231/100K.
Education
49.0% of adults in New Brighton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Brighton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,900
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,523/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,272
Per Capita$45,779
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$345,900
Rent$1,327
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$382,053
Housing Units9,392
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property1,231/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation871 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries21
Did You Know?
New Brighton was founded in 1891.
The median home in New Brighton was built in 1973.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.