New Brighton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Ramsey County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
22,900
Population
3,523/sq mi density
$87,272
Median Income
$45,779 per capita
$345,900
Home Value
$382,053 Zillow
$1,327
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
91
Violent Crime/100K
1,231 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,272 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$345,900 home value, $1,327/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 871 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0672°N, 93.2058°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ramsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
New Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").