Living in St. Paul, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
St. Paul has 3,456 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $159,022 (125% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $443,600, the median rent is $975/month.
St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 3,456
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $159,022State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $443,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 98.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 125% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Paul
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Paul the median home value is $443,600, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,343 a month in housing costs.
St. Paul median household income
The median household income in St. Paul is $159,022 and the income per person is $62,232. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,264
- Owner-occupied
- 98.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.88
St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 3,456
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 1,198
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paul ›
Education in St. Paul
42.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 3,456 | $159,022 | $443,600 | $975 |
| Josephville | 664 | $107,708 | $494,600 | $852 |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $326,200 | $1,443 |
| Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | $125,693 | $405,900 | $1,588 |
| Chain of Rocks | 255 | $150,547 | $342,000 | — |
| Old Monroe | 236 | $61,250 | $155,900 | $1,225 |
| Flint Hill | 583 | $130,208 | $475,500 | $1,611 |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | $112,394 | $331,300 | $1,345 |
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $432,000 | $1,444 |
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What is the median household income in St. Paul, MO?
The median household income in St. Paul is $159,022, 125% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $443,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Paul?
The median gross rent in St. Paul is $975 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is St. Paul, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 125% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Paul?
The median age in St. Paul is 43.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Paul?
The average commute to work in St. Paul is 24 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Paul?
42.7% 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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