Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
South St. Paul is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 20,633. Residents earn $84,472 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, South St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. South St. Paul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South St. Paul is $84,472, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in South St. Paul is $266,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,128 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 385 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,356 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
South St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,472 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,400 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $96,679 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,950 |
| County GDP | $37,138M |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Healthcare | 1,340 |
| Retail | 1,196 |
| Manufacturing | 400 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $266,800 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 19.2% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,128 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,014 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,146/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Total Violent | 385.3/100K |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 58.5/100K |
| Robbery | 68.3/100K |
| Assault | 258.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,355.6/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 502.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,633.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 219.5/100K |
| Arson | 131.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.2 inches |
| 23% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8880°N, 93.0405°W |
| County FIPS | 27037 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.7% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,340 |
| Restaurants | 748 |
| Retail Stores | 1,196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |