Living in North St. Paul, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
North St. Paul has 12,570 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $84,797 (5% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $298,500, the median rent is $1,352/month.
North St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 12,570
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $84,797State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $298,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,352/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North St. Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North St. Paul the median home value is $298,500, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,966 a month in housing costs.
North St. Paul median household income
The median household income in North St. Paul is $84,797 and the income per person is $37,387. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in North St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,902
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.63
North St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 12,570
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 4,747
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North St. Paul ›
Education in North St. Paul
31.3% of adults 25 and older in North St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
North St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North St. Paul | 12,570 | $84,797 | $298,500 | $1,352 |
| Maplewood | 40,695 | $91,394 | $323,200 | $1,406 |
| Oakdale | 28,585 | $93,772 | $318,100 | $1,481 |
| Pine Springs | 395 | $156,250 | $626,600 | — |
| Birchwood Village | 866 | $156,563 | $462,800 | $1,681 |
| Willernie | 495 | $85,531 | $331,300 | $1,322 |
| White Bear Lake | 23,908 | $83,554 | $331,800 | $1,601 |
| Gem Lake | 483 | $124,583 | $568,900 | $1,800 |
| Mahtomedi | 8,133 | $123,319 | $476,000 | $1,694 |
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What is the median household income in North St. Paul, MN?
The median household income in North St. Paul is $84,797, 5% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North St. Paul?
The median home value in North St. Paul is $298,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in North St. Paul?
The median gross rent in North St. Paul is $1,352 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is North St. Paul, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in North St. Paul?
The median age in North St. Paul is 35.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in North St. Paul?
The average commute to work in North St. Paul is 22 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in North St. Paul is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North St. Paul?
31.3% of adults in North 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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