Living in St. Stephen, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Stephen · Census data 2020–2024
St. Stephen has 694 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $105,313 (18% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $262,100, the median rent is $1,292/month.
St. Stephen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Stephen at a glance
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 40State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $105,313State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $262,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is St. Stephen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Stephen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Stephen the median home value is $262,100, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,544 a month in housing costs.
St. Stephen median household income
The median household income in St. Stephen is $105,313 and the income per person is $45,570. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in St. Stephen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.61
St. Stephen demographics
- Population
- 694
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 266
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Stephen ›
Education in St. Stephen
20.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Stephen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Stephen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
St. Stephen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen | 694 | $105,313 | $262,100 | $1,292 |
| Rice | 2,085 | $107,692 | $266,600 | $1,144 |
| Sartell | 19,758 | $84,131 | $297,300 | $1,275 |
| Royalton | 1,211 | $55,156 | $215,300 | $600 |
| Sauk Rapids | 13,852 | $71,841 | $256,100 | $964 |
| St. Joseph | 7,021 | $74,946 | $237,700 | $1,136 |
| Holdingford | 718 | $79,375 | $205,700 | $582 |
| Bowlus | 278 | $77,708 | $158,500 | $742 |
| Avon | 1,552 | $91,563 | $245,100 | $1,039 |
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What is the median household income in St. Stephen, MN?
The median household income in St. Stephen is $105,313, 18% 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. Stephen?
The median home value in St. Stephen is $262,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in St. Stephen?
The median gross rent in St. Stephen is $1,292 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is St. Stephen, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
What is the median age in St. Stephen?
The median age in St. Stephen is 40 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in St. Stephen?
The average commute to work in St. Stephen is 28 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Stephen?
The unemployment rate in St. Stephen is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Stephen?
20.5% of adults in St. Stephen 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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