Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
North St. Paul is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 12,511. Residents earn $81,641 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, North St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. North St. Paul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North St. Paul is $81,641, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in North St. Paul is $286,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North St. Paul is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,653 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
North St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 76.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.4% |
| 75% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,641 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,077 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,420 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,457 |
| County GDP | $56,256M |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Healthcare | 2,303 |
| Retail | 1,460 |
| Manufacturing | 532 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $286,600 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| Median List Price | $359,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,331 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,827/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Total Violent | 83.7/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 25.1/100K |
| Assault | 58.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,653.2/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 393.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,017.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 242.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0135°N, 93.0018°W |
| County FIPS | 27123 |
Winner: Democrat by 43.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,374/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,303 |
| Restaurants | 1,243 |
| Retail Stores | 1,460 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |