Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to New Brighton, MN
$399,900Median listing price
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About New Brighton
New Brighton is a Ramsey County first-ring suburb about ten miles north of both downtowns, with about 23,000 residents (2020 census). It offers established neighborhoods, townhomes, and apartments with strong parks, a city-owned golf course, and easy highway access to the whole metro.



Home prices in New Brighton
The median listing price in New Brighton is $399,900.
Top places in New Brighton
- Long Lake Regional Park
- Hansen Park
- Freedom Park
- Brightwood Hills Golf Course
- Pike Lake
- New Brighton Community Center
Commuting from New Brighton
- **Downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 13 minutes by car (about 9 miles); Metro Transit bus route 25 takes about 31 minutes (approximate).
- **Downtown St. Paul:** approximately 15–20 minutes via I-35W/I-694 (approximate).
- **Transit/highways:** I-35W and I-694 are the main arteries. Metro Transit bus routes connect to both downtowns.
New Brighton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Brighton, MN?
The median listing price in New Brighton is $399,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from New Brighton, MN?
**Downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 13 minutes by car (about 9 miles); Metro Transit bus route 25 takes about 31 minutes (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.