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New Ulm, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in New Ulm, MN (Brown County) — Census median home value $192,700, county listing prices up about 5.8% over the past year. Market data for New Ulm houses and the broader area.
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New Ulm, MN is in Brown County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in New Ulm and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,066, with a median household income of $63,984. Census data puts the median value of houses in New Ulm at $192,700.
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Market overview
New Ulm housing market
New Ulm is in Brown County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in New Ulm and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$192,700
Population (Census ACS)
14,066
Median household income
$63,984
County price trend (2025)
5.83% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
New Ulm market snapshot
Population
14,066
County
Brown County
Median Household Income
$63,984
Median Home Value (city)
$192,700
Median Gross Rent
$974/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New Ulm's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $192,700.
County Price Trend
Brown County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.83% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
New Ulm has an estimated population of 14,066 and a median household income of $63,984, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
New Ulm's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
New Ulm data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,066
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$192,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,984
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$974
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.83%
Census place type
city
County
Brown County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.17 sq mi
Census GEOID
2746042
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in New Ulm
Schools
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT — 5 schools, 2,162 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Brown addresses may be served by NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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New Ulm FAQ
What are houses worth in New Ulm, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in New Ulm at $192,700.
How much do houses cost in New Ulm, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in New Ulm, Census ACS data shows a median value of $192,700. Active listing prices in Brown County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in New Ulm, MN?
New Ulm houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Brown County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of New Ulm, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New Ulm's population at approximately 14,066.
What's the median rent in New Ulm, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in New Ulm at approximately $974 per month.
What is the median household income in New Ulm, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in New Ulm at approximately $63,984.
Is the New Ulm housing market growing?
Brown County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.83% annual change in 2025.
Is New Ulm, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts New Ulm's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves New Ulm, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT for many New Ulm addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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