Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to New Germany, MN
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About New Germany
New Germany (464 in 2020) is a tiny historic railroad town in Camden Township at the western edge of Carver County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Founded in the 1880s around a Great Northern depot; the post office opened as "Purity" before taking the railroad town's name in 1902.
Home prices in New Germany
Home prices in New Germany vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in New Germany
- E. Broadway Street
- Great Northern-era railroad alignment (per Wikipedia history).
- Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail access (per Wikipedia).
- Dakota Rail Regional Trail (per Wikipedia).
Commuting from New Germany
- No rail or scheduled express bus documented; MN-7 is the main commuter corridor.
- Highway access: **County Roads 30 and 33** are the main routes; **MN-7** is in proximity (per Wikipedia).
- Borders the **Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail**; **Dakota Rail Regional Trail** nearby (per Wikipedia) — recreation, not transit.
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~38–46 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~48–58 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
New Germany FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Germany, MN?
Home prices in New Germany vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from New Germany, MN?
No rail or scheduled express bus documented; MN-7 is the main commuter corridor.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.