Living in New Brighton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Brighton · Census data 2020–2024
New Brighton has 22,710 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $88,521 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $364,700, the median rent is $1,397/month.
New Brighton at a glance
- Population
- 22,710
- Median age
- 37State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $88,521State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $364,700State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,397/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is New Brighton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Brighton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Brighton the median home value is $364,700, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,397 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,134 a month in housing costs.
New Brighton median household income
The median household income in New Brighton is $88,521 and the income per person is $46,184. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in New Brighton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,448
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.44
New Brighton demographics
- Population
- 22,710
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 9,169
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Brighton ›
Education in New Brighton
48.2% of adults 25 and older in New Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Brighton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 66%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
New Brighton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 22,710 | $88,521 | $364,700 | $1,397 |
| Arden Hills | 9,658 | $134,118 | $441,900 | $1,710 |
| Hilltop | 1,053 | $54,306 | $23,900 | $1,127 |
| Columbia Heights | 22,155 | $73,691 | $277,600 | $1,295 |
| Mounds View | 12,926 | $90,009 | $324,200 | $1,245 |
| Fridley | 30,241 | $77,680 | $302,900 | $1,326 |
| St. Anthony | 9,671 | $97,363 | $387,500 | $1,397 |
| Shoreview | 26,714 | $108,370 | $383,700 | $1,661 |
| Spring Lake Park | 7,032 | $90,753 | $290,100 | $1,413 |
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What is the median household income in New Brighton, MN?
The median household income in New Brighton is $88,521, about the same as the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Brighton?
The median home value in New Brighton is $364,700, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in New Brighton?
The median gross rent in New Brighton is $1,397 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is New Brighton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in New Brighton?
The median age in New Brighton is 37 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in New Brighton?
The average commute to work in New Brighton is 20 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Brighton?
The unemployment rate in New Brighton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Brighton?
48.2% of adults in New Brighton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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