Living in South St. Paul, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
South St. Paul has 20,611 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $87,994 (about the same as the Minnesota median), the median home value is $281,600, the median rent is $1,199/month.
South St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 20,611
- Median age
- 37.2State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $87,994State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $281,600State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,199/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South St. Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South St. Paul the median home value is $281,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,199 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,815 a month in housing costs.
South St. Paul median household income
The median household income in South St. Paul is $87,994 and the income per person is $40,011. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in South St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,639
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.43
South St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 20,611
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 8,425
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South St. Paul ›
Education in South St. Paul
32.5% of adults 25 and older in South St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
South St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
| Newport | 4,754 | $71,979 | $378,100 | $1,122 |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | $68,464 | $301,300 | $1,282 |
| Sunfish Lake | 533 | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | — |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | $101,316 | $363,400 | $1,465 |
| St. Paul Park | 5,457 | $100,642 | $263,500 | $2,174 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | $132,768 | $520,300 | $1,631 |
| Lilydale | 772 | $89,583 | $404,800 | $2,362 |
| St. Paul | 307,284 | $73,394 | $294,500 | $1,281 |
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What is the median household income in South St. Paul, MN?
The median household income in South St. Paul is $87,994, about the same as 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 South St. Paul?
The median home value in South St. Paul is $281,600, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in South St. Paul?
The median gross rent in South St. Paul is $1,199 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is South St. Paul, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Minnesota median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in South St. Paul?
The median age in South St. Paul is 37.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in South St. Paul?
The average commute to work in South St. Paul is 21 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in South St. Paul is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South St. Paul?
32.5% of adults in South 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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