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New brighton, MN

New brighton, MN.

Population: 45,346 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New brighton, MN is $386,138 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,000 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,466/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,138

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,138
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$387,708
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$397,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
44
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,466/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
GLOBAL ACADEMY, MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
GLOBAL ACADEMY, Speech Program - Sp Ed Program, ECSE PROGRAM, Mounds View Adult Education, MOUNDS VIEW ALC

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
New Brighton/Arden Hills/TCAAP (USARMY) (0.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
50.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
190

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
317
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
276,744
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
222,838

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (11 mi)
National parks include
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,057 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,118
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,545
Average weekly wage
$1,414
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
184

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New brightonState medianUS median
Median home value$386,138$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$397,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market19 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,466/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,118$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in New brighton, MN?
$386,138.
What is the median sale price in New brighton, MN?
$397,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New brighton, MN?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in New brighton, MN?
Typical rent: $1,466/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New brighton, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is New brighton, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in New brighton, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New brighton, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New brighton, MN?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: New Brighton/Arden Hills/TCAAP (USARMY), 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve New brighton, MN?
17 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New brighton, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New brighton, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New brighton, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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