Living in St. Paul, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
St. Paul has 2,758 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $62,212 (19% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $203,300, the median rent is $707/month.
St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 2,758
- Median age
- 42.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $62,212State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $203,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $707/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 27 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 $203,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $707 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
St. Paul median household income
The median household income in St. Paul is $62,212 and the income per person is $34,109. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,095
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.64
St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 2,758
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 1,019
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paul ›
Education in St. Paul
29.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2,758 | $62,212 | $203,300 | $707 |
| Cushing | 112 | $98,478 | — | — |
| Elba | 171 | $36,250 | $98,300 | $918 |
| Dannebrog | 235 | $63,250 | $127,500 | $813 |
| Palmer | 403 | $62,578 | $123,900 | $875 |
| Wolbach | 283 | $52,321 | $67,300 | $713 |
| Cairo | 1,035 | $54,511 | $193,000 | $821 |
| Howard City (Boelus) | 186 | $68,750 | $80,000 | $675 |
| Ashton | 232 | $69,000 | $82,900 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in St. Paul, NE?
The median household income in St. Paul is $62,212, 19% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $203,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in St. Paul?
The median gross rent in St. Paul is $707 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is St. Paul, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Paul?
The median age in St. Paul is 42.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in St. Paul?
The average commute to work in St. Paul is 27 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Paul?
29.1% 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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