Chanhassen, MN vs New Brighton, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chanhassen
72.4
#890 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 16). Chanhassen leads in median household income ($131,633 vs $84,707). New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chanhassen, MN | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#890) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 25,937 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,149 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $131,633 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+43.3 |
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72.4 Score
Chanhassen, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,149
Population
25,937
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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