St. Francis, MN Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

portland_kai Oct 25, 2025

Things St. Francis needs to improve

My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,183/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

7 replies 13 upvotes best-worst

Nolan Carter Jul 3, 2025

Affordable areas near St. Francis?

Hello, With a population of 8,279, St. Francis is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent...

1 replies 14 upvotes housing

Nolan Carter Mar 3, 2025

Worst things about St. Francis nobody talks about

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,183 for rent here. Median household income is $101,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,183/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Property tax...

2 replies 15 upvotes best-worst

Stella P. Dec 31, 2024

Best kept secrets of St. Francis, MN

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Homes are going for about $297,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for St. Francis?

6 replies 2 upvotes best-worst