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St. Cloud, MN Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Nevaeh Ward

Moving from Baltimore to St. Cloud next month

First post here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

8 replies 27 upvotes moving
Beverly N.

What's it really like living in St. Cloud?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $212,800 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know th...

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Peyton Foster

Best neighborhoods to rent in St. Cloud?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $212,800, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

3 replies 13 upvotes housing
Charlotte Rogers

Working remotely from St. Cloud

Hey, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

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Gabriella Hughes

Housing in St. Cloud compared to Miami

I'm a 27-year-old pharmacist and You can expect to pay around $1,005 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to l...

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Riley Morgan

Day-to-day life in St. Cloud, MN

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, ...

1 replies 2 upvotes living
James Lee

Raising a family in St. Cloud -thoughts?

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

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Gabriella Hughes

How much do you pay for rent in St. Cloud?

Alright, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. Median household income is $61,112, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but...

1 replies 29 upvotes housing
Evelyn C.

Day-to-day life in St. Cloud, MN

Anyone else feel this way? I work in manufacturing and Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. Median household inco...

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Zoe Miller

Anyone work in healthcare in St. Cloud?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some get...

19 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Zoey Gonzalez

What I wish I knew before living in St. Cloud

Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,005 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but th...

2 replies 0 upvotes living
Kennedy

Quick question about St. Cloud

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $212,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks for reading.

2 replies 13 upvotes qa
Elizabeth Martin

Best neighborhoods to rent in St. Cloud?

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's...

6 replies 23 upvotes housing
Eleanor Jones

Starting a business in St. Cloud?

I've been here for 2 years and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Aaron B.

Honest thoughts on life in St. Cloud

Hello, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,005 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Anna S.

Considering St. Cloud vs Atlanta -help me decide

Born and raised here. With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $212,800 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-depend...

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Anna S.

Anyone else love living in St. Cloud?

I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. Median household income is $61,112, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community i...

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Charlotte Rogers

Freelancing from St. Cloud -experience?

We have two kids and With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Zoe Miller

Weekend activities in St. Cloud?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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Grace Ward

Biggest downsides of living in St. Cloud?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $61,112 in St. Cloud. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for St. Cloud? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Anna S.

St. Cloud vs Omaha -which is better?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,005 for rent here. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $61,112 in St. Cloud. Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. ...

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Peyton Foster

Best neighborhoods to rent in St. Cloud?

Rent is about $1,005/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

1 replies 23 upvotes housing
Zoe Miller

Rent in St. Cloud getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 69,926, St. Cloud is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?

9 replies 16 upvotes housing
Kennedy

Weekend activities in St. Cloud?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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James Chavez

Best hidden gems in St. Cloud

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Homes are going for about $212,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. Household incomes average around $61,112 in St. Cloud. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. Average temperature is aro...

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Aaron B.

Anyone else love living in St. Cloud?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $212,800, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Eli C.

Weekend activities in St. Cloud?

Born and raised here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Charlotte Rogers

Best hidden gems in St. Cloud

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. You can expect to pay around $1,005 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? Cheers...

1 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Zoey Gonzalez

Day-to-day life in St. Cloud, MN

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. Am I overthinking this?

20 replies 18 upvotes living
Eva

Moving to St. Cloud with kids -good idea?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -St. Cloud sits at 436.2 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,926 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. Peop...

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