Living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Louis Park · Census data 2020–2024
St. Louis Park has 49,594 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $101,648 (14% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $386,800, the median rent is $1,644/month.
St. Louis Park at a glance
- Population
- 49,594
- Median age
- 36.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $101,648State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $386,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,644/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is St. Louis Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Louis Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Louis Park the median home value is $386,800, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,242 a month in housing costs.
St. Louis Park median household income
The median household income in St. Louis Park is $101,648 and the income per person is $64,370. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in St. Louis Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,933
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.99
St. Louis Park demographics
- Population
- 49,594
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 24,515
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Louis Park ›
Education in St. Louis Park
64.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Louis Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Louis Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
St. Louis Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park | 49,594 | $101,648 | $386,800 | $1,644 |
| Hopkins | 18,819 | $75,234 | $375,600 | $1,468 |
| Golden Valley | 21,725 | $108,772 | $431,400 | $1,785 |
| Edina | 53,262 | $128,767 | $646,300 | $1,844 |
| Medicine Lake | 596 | $183,750 | $1,083,300 | $1,150 |
| Minnetonka | 53,064 | $119,517 | $475,800 | $1,779 |
| Minneapolis | 427,246 | $80,846 | $362,200 | $1,371 |
| Robbinsdale | 14,234 | $88,252 | $295,600 | $1,758 |
| New Hope | 21,181 | $77,662 | $337,000 | $1,335 |
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What is the median household income in St. Louis Park, MN?
The median household income in St. Louis Park is $101,648, 14% higher 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 St. Louis Park?
The median home value in St. Louis Park is $386,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in St. Louis Park?
The median gross rent in St. Louis Park is $1,644 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is St. Louis Park, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Louis Park?
The median age in St. Louis Park is 36.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in St. Louis Park?
The average commute to work in St. Louis Park is 20 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Louis Park?
The unemployment rate in St. Louis Park is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Louis Park?
64.2% of adults in St. Louis Park 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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