At a Glance
Median Income
$81,641
$35,077 per capita
Home Value
$286,600
Zillow: $336,965
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
2,477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr
How North St. Paul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North St. Paul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North St. Paul a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $81,641 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,077. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North St. Paul is $286,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,965. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
North St. Paul reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,477/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in North St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,511
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density4,374/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,641
Per Capita$35,077
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,600
Rent$1,304
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$336,965
Housing Units4,752
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property2,477/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary286/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries21
Did You Know?
North St. Paul was founded in 1887.
The median home in North St. Paul was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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