New Brighton, Minnesota
New Brighton Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in New Brighton, Ramsey County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about New Brighton at a glance?
New Brighton is a north metro city in Ramsey County, home to 22,374 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 22,374 (Census 2024 estimate; -4.6% since 2020)
- Median home value: $364,700, 12% higher than the Ramsey County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $88,521, 9% higher than Ramsey County
- Homeownership: 61.2% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 18 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 30 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Mounds View Public School District covers about 97% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find New Brighton homes for sale?
The newest New Brighton listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$379,900748 Midtown Lane, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7165885
Listing courtesy of Compass
$299,000170 Windsor Lane, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7167342Listing courtesy of HOMESTEAD ROAD
$449,900620 Riviera Drive, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7166267Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
$400,0002199 Long Lake Road, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7166405Listing courtesy of Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
$399,9002663-2665 Rice Creek Terrace, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7160769Listing courtesy of Century 21 Affiliated*
$465,0002310 Leona Drive, New Brighton, MN 55112MLS #7165603Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
See all 57 New Brighton homes for sale
- Under $200,000 5
- Under $250,000 8
- Under $300,000 20
- Under $350,000 22
- Under $400,000 36
- Under $450,000 43
- Under $500,000 48
- Under $600,000 53
- Under $700,000 53
- Under $800,000 54
- Under $1 million 55
- Under $1.5 million 57
- Under $2 million 57
- $1 million and up 2
- Single-family homes 33
- Condos 19
- Multi-family homes 5
- 3+ bedrooms 46
- 4+ bedrooms 23
- 5+ bedrooms 3
- New construction 2
- Lakefront 6
- 1+ acre 3
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in New Brighton sell for?
Homes sold in New Brighton in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every New Brighton sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
New Brighton home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in New Brighton was $390,250, up 1.9% from the year before, with 254 homes sold.
- Median sale price$390,250+1.9% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold254past 12 months
- Days on market42past 12 months
- Months of supply2.7end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full New Brighton market report
Living in
What's it like living in New Brighton, MN?
The answer
New Brighton is a north metro city, and it's about 18 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 19 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 57.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1973, and 61.2% of households own their home.
Demographics · New Brighton, MN
Who lives in New Brighton?
According to the Census Bureau, New Brighton's median household income is $88,521, 9% higher than the Ramsey County median (Ramsey County: $81,568). The median age is 37, 61.2% of households own their home and 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is New Brighton growing?
New Brighton's population shrank 4.6% between 2020 and 2024, from 23,457 to 22,374 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,467 |
| 2021 | 22,926 |
| 2022 | 22,468 |
| 2023 | 22,343 |
| 2024 | 22,374 |
School planning
Which schools serve a New Brighton address?
- Mounds View Public School Districtabout 97% of the city
- St. Anthony-New Brighton Schoolsabout 3% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does New Brighton look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55112 covers most of New Brighton.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55112 | 100% | $358,500 | $93,838 | 67.1% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in New Brighton?
New Brighton has about 0.6 square miles of water inside city limits. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch New Brighton; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Long Lake173 acres
- Silver Lake71 acres
- Rush Lake45 acres
- Pike Lake38 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around New Brighton?
New Brighton residents' average one-way commute is 20 minutes (Census ACS). 66% drive alone, 0.6% take public transit and 19.9% work from home.
Drive times from New Brighton
- 18 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 19 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 30 minMSP Airport
- 31 minMall of America
- 16 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do New Brighton residents work?
The largest share of employed New Brighton residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24.7%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (14.4%). The unemployment rate averaged 2.5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance24.7%
- Professional, scientific and management services14.4%
- Manufacturing12.4%
- Retail trade9.4%
- Finance, insurance and real estate9.4%
- Construction6.1%
City comparison
How does New Brighton compare to Columbia Heights, Hilltop and Arden Hills?
The three communities with the shortest drive from New Brighton, side by side.
| Metric | New Brighton | Columbia Heights | Hilltop | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 22,374 | 22,358 | 956 | 9,490 |
| Change since 2020 | -4.6% | +1.8% | +0.1% | -4.5% |
| Median home value | $365K | $278K | $24K | $442K |
| Median household income | $89K | $74K | $54K | $134K |
| Median gross rent | $1,397 | $1,295 | $1,127 | $1,710 |
| Homeowners | 61.2% | 65.9% | 58% | 81.9% |
| Median age | 37 | 36.8 | 32.8 | 35.3 |
| Average commute | 20 min | 23.6 min | 25.9 min | 16.8 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 18 min | 16 min | 17 min | 20 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a New Brighton home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at New Brighton's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in New Brighton
What's required to sell a home in New Brighton?
We haven't confirmed a city pre-sale inspection for New Brighton; check with the city before you list. Every Minnesota sale still includes the state disclosures: property condition, wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint for older homes and more.
Selling in Minnesota: every city's rules and the state disclosures · Estimate your net proceeds
Is New Brighton right for you?
Who should buy a home in New Brighton?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Mounds View Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to New Brighton?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Ramsey County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour New Brighton homes this weekend?
Found a New Brighton home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
New Brighton FAQ
What do New Brighton buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in New Brighton?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in New Brighton at $364,700, 12% higher than the Ramsey County median (Ramsey County: $326,600). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the New Brighton homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in New Brighton, MN?
About 22,374 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 4.6% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves New Brighton?
Mounds View Public School District (about 97% of the city) and St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools (about 3% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is New Brighton from downtown Minneapolis?
About 18 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 19 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 20 minutes (Census ACS).
Is New Brighton a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. New Brighton has a median household income of $88,521, 61.2% homeownership and a 20-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in New Brighton?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,397 a month, compared with $1,329 in Ramsey County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in New Brighton?
55112 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in New Brighton?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Long Lake (about 191 acres), Rush Lake (about 50 acres), Pike Lake (about 37 acres) and Poplar Lake (about 13 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in New Brighton?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does New Brighton require an inspection to sell a home?
We haven't confirmed a city inspection requirement for New Brighton. Every Minnesota seller still owes the state disclosures (property condition, wells, septic, radon and more), and some counties require a septic inspection. Check with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to New Brighton?
Drive times from New Brighton in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.