Compare cities · September 2026
Hamburg vs. New Germany
Homes in New Germany sold for a median $400,000 over the 12 months through September 2026, 28% more than in Hamburg ($312,500). Homes sold faster in Hamburg: 20 days on market on average, against 79 in New Germany. Hamburg's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1968 against 1959. New Germany is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 59 minutes by car, against 64. The two are about 10 miles apart, roughly a 31-minute drive.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | Hamburg | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $312,500 | $400,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +6.1% | +31.6% |
| Homes sold | 6 | 7 |
| Days on market | 20 | 79 |
| Share of original list price | 98.2% | 98.3% |
| Price per square foot | $141 | $203 |
| New listings | 14 | 12 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 6 | 4 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 3.6 | 3.4 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | Hamburg | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $239,900 | $258,000 |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1959 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 73% | 89% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74% | 88% |
| Median rent | $955 | $1,107 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | Hamburg | New Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 548 | 448 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi | 1 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 64 min | 59 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 72 min | 72 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 60 min | 61 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 57 min | 57 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 67 min | 64 min |
| Average commute to work | 29.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
Hamburg
School districts: Central Public School District
New Germany
School districts: Waconia Public School District
How we compare places: by their homes, housing market and location only, from public sources, never by who lives there. Medians describe the middle home; both places have homes well above and below them.
Quick answers
Hamburg or New Germany?
Is Hamburg or New Germany more expensive?
New Germany. The median sale price was $400,000 there and $312,500 in Hamburg over the 12 months through September 2026, according to the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update. The median is the middle sale, so both have homes well above and below it.
Where do homes sell faster, Hamburg or New Germany?
Hamburg: 20 days on market on average against 79, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
New Germany, about 59 minutes by car in light traffic (64 from Hamburg). To downtown Saint Paul: 72 minutes from Hamburg, 72 from New Germany.
How far apart are Hamburg and New Germany?
About 10 miles in a straight line between their centers, or roughly 31 minutes by car.
Which school districts serve Hamburg and New Germany?
Hamburg: Central Public School District. New Germany: Waconia Public School District. School district lines don't follow city lines, so check the district for a specific address before you buy.
Should I buy in Hamburg or New Germany?
It depends on your budget, the kind of home you want and where you need to get to each day. This page compares the homes, prices and locations; a Huerkamp Home Group agent can show you homes in both and walk you through what's selling now.
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Deciding between them?
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