About
Life in New Brighton
New Brighton is a community of 22,900 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $88,521, median rent runs about $1,397 per month, and median home values are around $364,700. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
New Brighton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
13.2%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.2% foreign-born, most often from Ethiopia
Who lives in New Brighton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Brighton, the largest foreign-born group is from Ethiopia (14.5%), and 5.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in New Brighton
In New Brighton, rent runs 9% above the MN average, and home values are 11% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,235
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $379,438 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in New Brighton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ramsey County, which includes New Brighton, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
New Brighton: Ramsey County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ramsey County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Brighton is about 4% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Brighton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute20 min avg
How New Brighton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Brighton, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Brighton runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
117.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
996
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Brighton Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ramsey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ramsey County, which includes New Brighton, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 4 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $500 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ramsey County, county-wide
New Brighton is about 4% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ramsey County, which includes New Brighton, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Ramsey County, county-wide
New Brighton is about 4% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 9°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Brighton has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 9°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
25°/9°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
40.4"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
152
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 6°F | 0.68" |
| Feb | 27°F | 9°F | 0.75" |
| Mar | 39°F | 22°F | 1.61" |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.02" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 4.23" |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.60" |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 79°F | 61°F | 4.52" |
| Sep | 71°F | 52°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.89" |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 1.53" |
| Dec | 26°F | 13°F | 1.06" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Brighton
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Brighton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Robbinsdale
Hennepin County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Minneapolis
M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Minneapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Brighton
New Brighton's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Brighton (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
6.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
10.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,201 students · in-state tuition $6,750 · 26% graduate · median earnings $53,668 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Brighton
New Brighton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
10 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Brighton
New Brighton Library
400 10th Street Nw, New Brightton
Cities Near New Brighton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Brighton FAQ
Is New Brighton, Minnesota affordable?⌄
New Brighton's median rent is $1,397/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $88,521/year. Median home value is $364,700.
Is New Brighton, Minnesota safe?⌄
New Brighton's violent crime rate was 117 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 996 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Brighton, Minnesota?⌄
Ramsey County, which includes New Brighton, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Brighton, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in New Brighton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,397/month and median household income is $88,521/year. The median home value is $364,700. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Brighton, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in New Brighton is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from