Minnesota Real Estate & Relocation Guide

New Brighton, Minnesota

Population: 24,000

Located in Ramsey County

New Brighton City, Minnesota

A primarily residential community, the housing ranges from $100,000 – $650,000. Several townhouse groups have recently come up catering to the demand for single floor attached living. Approximately 85% of the homes are single family. The area is in high demand and is well established. There is a new community center as well and a small downtown business area.

Lakes, parks and stable employment plus being a first ring to Minneapolis has kept New Brighton amongst the most comfortable suburbs to the north. Excellent schools in district #621 (Moundsview) are a significant reason for increasing population into the area. Headquarters for Land O’ Lakes, Cardiac Pacemakers, Deluxe Check and MSI insurance are all in the surrounding communities, giving New Brighton a strong industrial base.

Recreation in the City of New Brighton: The area has 12 parks and lakes with facilities for tennis, swimming, boat launching, skating, hockey and gymnastics. This is an extensive park system, which incorporates a municipal golf course, plus there are three additional courses within 15 minutes.