Living in St. Paul, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024

St. Paul has 631 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $42,083 (43% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $680/month.

St. Paul is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

St. Paul at a glance

Population
631
Median age
47.9State: 37.4
Median household income
$42,083State: $74,275
Median home value
$91,700State: $217,200
Median rent
$680/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
66.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
Average commute
28 min

Is St. Paul a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in St. Paul

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Paul the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

St. Paul$91,700
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

St. Paul$680
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

St. Paul median household income

The median household income in St. Paul is $42,083 and the income per person is $27,141. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

St. Paul$42,083
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in St. Paul: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
273
Owner-occupied
66.5%
Renter-occupied
33.5%
Vacant
4.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
2.31

St. Paul demographics

Population
631
Median age
47.9
Under 18
23.8%
65 and older
37.7%
Households
260
Foreign-born
2.5%
Veterans
20%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.1%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paul ›

Education in St. Paul

18.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

St. Paul18.7%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in St. Paul

Unemployment rate
7.7%State: 3.9%
Average commute
28 minState: 20 min
Work from home
12.2%
Drive alone
74.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
65.4%

St. Paul vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
St. Paul631$42,083$91,700$680
Erie1,216$36,667$109,900$480
Walnut237$37,500$31,300$442
Galesburg139$85,000$95,000—
Parsons9,425$52,428$71,700$774
McCune308$47,500$40,700$569
Hepler120$53,750——
Thayer502$85,635—$725
Earlton111$76,161——

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Living in St. Paul: FAQ

What is the median household income in St. Paul, KS?

The median household income in St. Paul is $42,083, 43% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in St. Paul?

The median home value in St. Paul is $91,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in St. Paul?

The median gross rent in St. Paul is $680 per month, about 27.5% of household income.

Is St. Paul, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.

What is the median age in St. Paul?

The median age in St. Paul is 47.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in St. Paul?

The average commute to work in St. Paul is 28 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in St. Paul?

The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is St. Paul?

18.7% of adults in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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