Barn building, 2024
New Germany’s story
124 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2024.
- 1902New Germany is settled
New GermanyMN
A town of 446, settled in 1902.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0
Population
446
2025 Census estimate · −4.7% since 2020
Typical home
$399K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$94K
median
Median age
29.6
years
Jobs based here
27
A commuter town
Is New Germany a good place to live?
New Germany’s median age is 29.6 years, against 39.9 years in Minnesota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. New Germany has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
446 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Camden TownshipHollywood TownshipNew Germany
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to New Germany: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in New Germany, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNew Germany water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have New Germany’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCarver County Government Center - Administration BldgCarver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5536755367 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Germany.
Work & commute
New Germany has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave New Germany for work: only 0% work in town. At 29 minutes, New Germany’s average trip to work is where Minnesota’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in New Germany.
0%work in town
| New Germany | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In New Germany0%
Waconia10%
Minneapolis8%
Eden Prairie6%
Chaska5%
21 mi
median commute distance
27
jobs based in New Germany
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In New Germany, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
New Germany has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 5° and about 52 inches of snow falls in a winter.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–26°
Spring34–55°
Summer59–80°
Fall38–57°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Homes in New Germany are worth about $399K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical New Germany home is worth about $399,000, up 5.1% in a year, 14% above the Minnesota typical home. 88% of New Germany households own their home.
$399KZillow home value
| New Germany | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,107 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
New Germany$399K
Minnesota$349K
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
New Germany stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
Only 4 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who binge drink than New Germany. New Germany beats the Minnesota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who have high blood pressure than New Germany.
| New Germany | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 75% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.4% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
9 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | New Germany | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| More binge drinkers | 22.8% | 17.8% |
Ridgeview Medical Center
9.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
New Germany faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Germany
17pages on New Germany
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of New Germany
About 3 of every 100 New Germany residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave New Germany for work
Where New Germany’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
27jobs based in New Germany
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from New Germany
3 notable people were born in New Germany.
About New Germany
City in Minnesota, United States
New Germany is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, New Germany had a population of 464. A large proportion of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name to be selected.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 984 ft
- ZIP code
- 55367
- Area code
- 952
Questions about New Germany
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Germany, MN a good place to live?
New Germany has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is New Germany, MN known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Abby Hensel and Brittany Hensel.