Median Income
$79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$278,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,100
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.0%
11% lower than US avg
How St. Paul Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,863
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$50,640
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty11.0%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,285
Rent Burden21.0%
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
AQIN/A
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,093 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+3.3%
Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Paul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in St. Paul is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in St. Paul is $278,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.3% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 14.0 inches of snow.
St. Paul has a population of 5,863 with a density of 1,758 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 1.4% Black, 12% Asian.
Population
5,863
Total Population
2021 Census
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.7% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 16.9% |
The median household income in St. Paul is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,500 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,640 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
The median home value in St. Paul is $278,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $278,000 |
| 1% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,285 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: St. Paul vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: St. Paul vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 15.7 inches |
| 59% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 14.0 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9835°N, 111.2851°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |