At a Glance
Median Income
$71,750
$25,450 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
Zillow: $236,041
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.7% smoking rate
How St. Paul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Paul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Paul is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,041. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
8.4% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,019
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density3,514/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$25,450
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$1,039
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$236,041
Housing Units332
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation857 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.