Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to New Auburn, MN
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About New Auburn
New Auburn is one of the smallest incorporated cities in Sibley County, with about 411 residents as of the 2020 census. Platted in 1856 and named for Auburn, New York, it has kept a post office since 1857 and little else in the way of urban pretension.
Home prices in New Auburn
Home prices in New Auburn vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in New Auburn
- Backwoods Bar and Grill (7540 5th St)
- Curly's (7395 7th Ave)
- High Island Lake area
- Short drive to Glencoe's shops and services
- Short drive to Hutchinson's retail corridor
Commuting from New Auburn
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 60–70 minutes via MN-22 and US-212.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 55–65 minutes via MN-22 and US-212.
- **To Hutchinson (nearest job center):** approximately 15–20 minutes via MN-22.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** MN-22.
New Auburn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Auburn, MN?
Home prices in New Auburn vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from New Auburn, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 60–70 minutes via MN-22 and US-212.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.