City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

New Brighton, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Brighton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

22,900
Residents
$87,272
Median income
$345,900
Median home
$1,709
Median rent (state)

New Brighton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, New Brighton lands in the 68th percentile for household income and the 52nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

68th
percentile, household income
71st
percentile, home value
68th
percentile, median rent
52nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Brighton, MN

22,900 people live in New Brighton, Minnesota - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. New Brighton households earn a median of $87,272 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.9%. New Brighton's housing stock carries a median value of $345,900, and the median resident age is 37.1 years. 49.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 67.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 18 residential building permits were authorized in New Brighton (Construction Slowdown), down 90% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. New Brighton reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1312.3 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Minnesota at 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,709 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Minnesota's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in New Brighton report an average commute of 17.5 minutes, with 68.6% driving alone and 17.1% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 94.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

22,900 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$87,272 /yr

Poverty 5.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does New Brighton compare to other US cities?

Where New Brighton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 68% higher than other cities
Home value 71% pricier than other cities
Median rent 68% pricier than other cities
Safety 52% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Minnesota, New Brighton ranks #146 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New Brighton against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is New Brighton's strongest outlier among Minnesota cities

Among the 784 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, New Brighton ranks #67 - the 91st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New Brighton only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#203 of 775
74th percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 785
77th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#100 of 774
87th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#357 of 785
54th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#67 of 784
91st percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

68thIncome percentile
52ndSafety percentile

68th percentile nationally for median household income · 52nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

New Brighton's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

New Brighton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
New Brighton's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How New Brighton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$345,900 29th percentile more affordable than 29% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Brighton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Brighton, MN New Brighton, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Brighton, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Brighton, MN median $87,272/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Brighton, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Brighton, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 49.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
22,900
Median Income
$87,272
Median Home Value
$345,900
Median Age
37.1
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor force participation
67.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1312.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
90.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1221.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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22,000 residents22,500 residents23,000 residents23,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 23,300 residents 22,159 residents ▼ -4.9%
New Brighton's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
18
housing units authorized
Single-Family
18
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 172
2020 26
2021 28
2022 19
2023 17
2024 18

Permit volume decreased 90% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.5 minutes
Drive Alone
68.6%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
1.1%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
17.1%
Other
3.3%

Based on 11,788 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Brighton sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,709/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Crystal
22,685 people
Champlin
23,450 people
Farmington
23,675 people
Hastings
22,050 people
Columbia Heights
22,016 people
Golden Valley
21,927 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Brighton's 22,900 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Springfield, VA
22,905 people
Keene, NH
22,923 people
Watertown, WI
22,873 people
Duncan, OK
22,872 people
Calabasas, CA
22,869 people
Corinth, TX
22,868 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Brighton's $87,272 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fairbanks, IN
$87,273 median income
Williamsburg, IN
$87,273 median income
Oostburg, WI
$87,276 median income
Lacey, WA
$87,277 median income
Grain Valley, MO
$87,266 median income
Madison, PA
$87,292 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Brighton, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Brighton, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 69.4% 13.5% 7.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.9% White 69.4% Black or African American 13.5% Asian 5.1% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.9% Two or more races 7.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Brighton compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Brighton (this city) 22,900 $87,272
Crystal 22,685 $86,752
Champlin 23,450 $115,719
Farmington 23,675 $118,556
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Brighton, MN?

What is the population of New Brighton, MN? +

New Brighton, MN counts 22,900 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Brighton, MN? +

Median annual household income in New Brighton runs $87,272, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Brighton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Brighton; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is New Brighton, MN safe? +

New Brighton has a total crime rate of 1312.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in New Brighton, MN? +

The median home value in New Brighton is $345,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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