Compare cities · September 2026
New Brighton vs. Saint Paul
Homes in New Brighton sold for a median $390,250 over the 12 months through September 2026, 30% more than in Saint Paul ($300,000). Homes sold faster in New Brighton: 42 days on market on average, against 48 in Saint Paul. New Brighton's homes are newer, with a median year built of 1973 against 1952. Saint Paul is closer to downtown Minneapolis: about 16 minutes by car, against 18. The two are about 10 miles apart.
Housing market, 12 months through September 2026
| Measure | New Brighton | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $390,250 | $300,000 |
| Change from a year earlier | +1.9% | 0.0% |
| Homes sold | 254 | 2,682 |
| Days on market | 42 | 48 |
| Share of original list price | 99.0% | 98.7% |
| Price per square foot | $199 | $214 |
| New listings | 331 | 3,889 |
| Homes for sale (September 2026) | 57 | 672 |
| Months of supply (September 2026) | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Source: Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update (NorthstarMLS data).
The homes
| Measure | New Brighton | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $364,700 | $294,500 |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1952 |
| Single-family homesShare of all housing units, detached houses | 58% | 53% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61% | 53% |
| Median rent | $1,397 | $1,281 |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.
The place
| Measure | New Brighton | Saint Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 22,374 | 307,465 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi | 52 sq mi |
| Drive to Downtown Minneapolis | 18 min | 16 min |
| Drive to Downtown Saint Paul | 19 min | 3 min |
| Drive to MSP Airport | 30 min | 16 min |
| Drive to Mall of America | 31 min | 20 min |
| Drive to University of Minnesota | 16 min | 15 min |
| Average commute to work | 20 min | 21.1 min |
| Lakes of 10+ acresMinnesota DNR lake outlines touching the city | 4 | 4 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2024 estimates and TIGER/Line; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing (light traffic).
New Brighton
School districts: Mounds View Public School District, St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools
Largest lakes: Long Lake (173 acres), Silver Lake (71 acres), Rush Lake (45 acres), Pike Lake (38 acres)
Saint Paul
School districts: St. Paul Public School District
Largest lakes: Lake Phalen (198 acres), Beaver Lake (86 acres), Lake Como (71 acres), Little Pig's Eye Lake (24 acres)
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
New Brighton or Saint Paul?
Is New Brighton or Saint Paul more expensive?
New Brighton. The median sale price was $390,250 there and $300,000 in Saint Paul 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, New Brighton or Saint Paul?
New Brighton: 42 days on market on average against 48, over the 12 months through September 2026.
Which is closer to downtown Minneapolis?
Saint Paul, about 16 minutes by car in light traffic (18 from New Brighton). To downtown Saint Paul: 19 minutes from New Brighton, 3 from Saint Paul.
How far apart are New Brighton and Saint Paul?
About 10 miles in a straight line between their centers.
Which has more lakes, New Brighton or Saint Paul?
They have the same number: 4 lakes of 10+ acres touch New Brighton (largest: Long Lake) and 4 touch Saint Paul (largest: Lake Phalen), by Minnesota DNR lake outlines.
Which school districts serve New Brighton and Saint Paul?
New Brighton: Mounds View Public School District and St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools. Saint Paul: St. Paul 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 New Brighton or Saint Paul?
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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