The Town FilesNew Brighton, Minnesota
City in Ramsey County · population 23,454 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $364,700
- Household income
- $88,521
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 37.0
New Brighton is a city of 23,454 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $364,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 97% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 97% of Minnesota towns.
How New Brighton ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Brighton is worth $364,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $88,521, which is more affordable than 20% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,397 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Brighton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,397 | $991 |
| Median household income | $88,521 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Brighton
| People | New Brighton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in New Brighton
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F. About 32.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Brighton since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 514 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 327 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Ramsey County since 1996
Ramsey County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ramsey County
Ramsey County had 325,226 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,908 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in New Brighton itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in New Brighton
9 public schools with 5,028 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRONDALE SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,732 | 22.2 |
| Highview Middle School | 6-8 | 822 | 17.1 |
| BEL AIR ELEMENTARY | 1-5 | 723 | 14.8 |
| Pike Lake Kindergarten Center | PK-K | 564 | 13.8 |
| SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY | 1-5 | 488 | 10.8 |
| GLOBAL ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 444 | 10.1 |
| ECSE PROGRAM | PK-PK | 120 | 9.2 |
| BIRTH TO TWO ECSE | PK-PK | 91 | — |
| Speech Program - Sp Ed Program | PK-PK | 44 | — |
Towns near New Brighton
- Arden Hills, MN2.0 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
- Columbia Heights, MN2.4 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- St. Anthony, MN2.6 mi · 9,257 people · home $387,500
- Mounds View, MN2.7 mi · 13,249 people · home $324,200
- Fridley, MN2.9 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
- Shoreview, MN3.4 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- Spring Lake Park, MN3.9 mi · 7,188 people · home $290,100
- Roseville, MN4.4 mi · 36,254 people · home $352,100
New Brighton questions
Is New Brighton, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Brighton scores better for retirees than 43% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 1%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in New Brighton?
The median owner-occupied home in New Brighton is valued at $364,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,521, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,397 a month.
What is the weather like in New Brighton?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.7 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does New Brighton get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Brighton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)