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New Prague, Minnesota

city · Le Sueur County (primary) , Scott County

At a glance

8,237
Population
$350,500
Median home value (all homes)
16% above U.S. median
$359,734
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,389/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$94,539
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities4% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost13% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates32%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Dakota Electric Association
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its member cooperatives, generating and transmitting electricity for those members in Minnesota. It is member-controlled and serves its member cooperatives with economic development services and other support.
region Region Nine Development Commission
Region Nine Development Commission strives to promote the development of the region through intergovernmental cooperation, community and human development, long-range planning, and technical assistance. It serves counties, cities, townships, and schools in the RNDC region.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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