Living in West St. Paul, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
West St. Paul has 21,382 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $68,464 (23% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $301,300, the median rent is $1,282/month.
West St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 21,382
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $68,464State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $301,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,282/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West St. Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West St. Paul the median home value is $301,300, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,282 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,848 a month in housing costs.
West St. Paul median household income
The median household income in West St. Paul is $68,464 and the income per person is $44,887. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in West St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,312
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.16
West St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 21,382
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 9,780
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West St. Paul ›
Education in West St. Paul
35.5% of adults 25 and older in West St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
West St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Paul | 21,382 | $68,464 | $301,300 | $1,282 |
| Sunfish Lake | 533 | $236,250 | $1,115,600 | — |
| Lilydale | 772 | $89,583 | $404,800 | $2,362 |
| South St. Paul | 20,611 | $87,994 | $281,600 | $1,199 |
| Mendota Heights | 11,612 | $132,768 | $520,300 | $1,631 |
| St. Paul | 307,284 | $73,394 | $294,500 | $1,281 |
| Mendota | 207 | $111,250 | $320,000 | $875 |
| Newport | 4,754 | $71,979 | $378,100 | $1,122 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 35,906 | $101,316 | $363,400 | $1,465 |
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What is the median household income in West St. Paul, MN?
The median household income in West St. Paul is $68,464, 23% 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 West St. Paul?
The median home value in West St. Paul is $301,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in West St. Paul?
The median gross rent in West St. Paul is $1,282 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is West St. Paul, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in West St. Paul?
The median age in West St. Paul is 39.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in West St. Paul?
The average commute to work in West St. Paul is 22 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in West St. Paul is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West St. Paul?
35.5% of adults in West 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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