Communities New Prague

A bridge between rural and suburban/metropolitan

New Prague’s motto is “A Tradition of Progress,” and it shows. Located just 45 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and in close proximity to Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 169, residents and businesses enjoy New Prague’s small-town feel, outstanding amenities and quick access to the Twin Cities.

SmartAsset released rankings from its second annual Healthiest Housing Markets Study for 2016 and New Prague made the list at number 8 in Minnesota. The study measures market health by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with ownership.

*US Census Data

8,247

Population

$81,837

Median Household Income

95.7%

Population with High School Education or Higher

31.1%

Population with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

Affordable Rentals

Philipp Square

The CDA collaborates with private and public resources to connect cities with options for affordable rentals, making sure that no matter your means you can live in New Prague. Philipp Square is a 55+ community owned by the CDA.

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Four Seasons Fun

Cedar Lake

New Prague is home to Cedar Lake, a popular destination for fishing, ice fishing, water skiing, and jet skiing. A snowmobile trail runs through the lake during the winter season.

Downtown

Future Focus

Downtown New Prague is not only historic, but also prepped for growth. Throughout 2020, the city replaced aging city utilities, reconstructed the roadway and include streetscaping amenities such as lighting and sidewalk improvements.

Living in New Prague

Opportunity Grows

The median home price in New Prague was $417.5K, trending up 22.8% year-over-year. Nine public schools are rated good and higher by GreatSchools.

Local Business Incentives & Programs

Our resource library is full of information about incentives to give you a boost in New Prague or any of our other communities across Scott County. Click below to start researching.

Certified Shovel-Ready Lots


Sites certified under our Shovel-Ready program have completed all of the planning, zoning, surveys, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis, and public infrastructure engineering before the site is offered for sale. For more information or ask a question, please get in touch with Jo Foust.
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Tax
Abatement


Tax abatement is a temporary deferral of taxes by the city, county, or a combination of both. The tax abatement proceeds can be used to pay for public improvements that benefit the property, acquire and convey land, reimburse the cost of improvements made to the property, and other development costs.
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