Living in St. Paul, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
St. Paul has 307,284 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $73,394 (18% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $294,500, the median rent is $1,281/month.
St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 307,284
- Median age
- 33.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $73,394State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $294,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Paul the median home value is $294,500, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,911 a month in housing costs.
St. Paul median household income
The median household income in St. Paul is $73,394 and the income per person is $42,815. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 133,051
- Owner-occupied
- 52.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.1%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.37
St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 307,284
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 125,249
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paul ›
Education in St. Paul
43.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.9%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 307,284 | $73,394 | $294,500 | $1,281 |
| Lilydale | 772 | $89,583 | $404,800 | $2,362 |
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | $68,464 | $301,300 | $1,282 |
| Falcon Heights | 5,085 | $96,528 | $384,500 | $1,202 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | $132,768 | $520,300 | $1,631 |
| Mendota | 207 | $111,250 | $320,000 | $875 |
| Roseville | 35,802 | $86,930 | $352,100 | $1,374 |
| Little Canada | 10,514 | $77,957 | $319,800 | $1,417 |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
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What is the median household income in St. Paul, MN?
The median household income in St. Paul is $73,394, 18% 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 St. Paul?
The median home value in St. Paul is $294,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in St. Paul?
The median gross rent in St. Paul is $1,281 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is St. Paul, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in St. Paul?
The median age in St. Paul is 33.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in St. Paul?
The average commute to work in St. Paul is 21 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Paul?
43.8% 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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