Living in St. Paul, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paul · Census data 2020–2024
St. Paul has 963 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $33,000 (65% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $176,100, the median rent is $460/month.
St. Paul is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Paul at a glance
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,000State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $176,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $460/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Paul a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–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 $176,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
St. Paul median household income
The median household income in St. Paul is $33,000 and the income per person is $25,745. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in St. Paul: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.28
St. Paul demographics
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 422
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paul ›
Education in St. Paul
29.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Paul have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Paul
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.4%
St. Paul vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 963 | $33,000 | $176,100 | $460 |
| Castlewood | 1,357 | $60,592 | $157,300 | $684 |
| Dante | 591 | $33,696 | $81,400 | $1,328 |
| Coeburn | 1,639 | $55,104 | $112,600 | $860 |
| Riverview | 607 | $43,542 | $38,500 | $770 |
| Cleveland | 369 | $28,704 | $61,800 | $692 |
| Dungannon | 316 | $19,688 | $79,200 | $569 |
| Tacoma | 131 | $47,891 | $106,300 | — |
| Nickelsville | 368 | $46,250 | $175,000 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in St. Paul, VA?
The median household income in St. Paul is $33,000, 65% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $176,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in St. Paul?
The median gross rent in St. Paul is $460 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is St. Paul, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
What is the median age in St. Paul?
The median age in St. Paul is 41.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Paul?
The average commute to work in St. Paul is 22 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Paul?
The unemployment rate in St. Paul is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Paul?
29.5% 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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