Ella housing Apr 1, 2026

Hi all, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,248 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,248/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — St. Paul sits at 564.7 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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