New Prague, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
8,195 Population 2,080/sq mi density
$98,424 Median Income $45,054 per capita
$323,500 Home Value $354,219 Zillow
$1,198 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
48 Violent Crime/100K 629 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,424 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$323,500 home value, $1,198/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

New Prague, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,424
31% above
$45,054 per capita
Home Value
$323,500
15% above
Zillow: $354,219
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
3% above
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
87% below
629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How New Prague Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Prague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
131%
Home Value
115%
Rent
103%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Prague a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Prague residents earn a median household income of $98,424 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,054. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Prague is $323,500 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,219. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 24.8% 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 1995.

Safety & Crime

New Prague reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 629/100K.

Education

31.5% of adults in New Prague hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Prague has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population8,195
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,080/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,424
Per Capita$45,054
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$323,500
Rent$1,198
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$354,219
Housing Units2,949
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent48/100K
Property629/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,774/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in New Prague was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.