At a Glance
Median Income
$100,250
$62,550 per capita
Home Value
$371,600
Zillow: $426,761
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
3,333/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.9%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
9.3% smoking rate
How St. Louis Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Louis Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Louis Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Louis Park residents earn a median household income of $100,250 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,550. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Louis Park is $371,600 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,761. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 25.7% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
St. Louis Park reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,333/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
63.9% of adults in St. Louis Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Louis Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population49,541
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density4,665/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,250
Per Capita$62,550
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$371,600
Rent$1,589
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$426,761
Housing Units25,117
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property3,333/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary321/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries8
Did You Know?
St. Louis Park was founded in 1852.
The median home in St. Louis Park was built in 1964.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.