At a Glance
Median Income
$73,055
$41,594 per capita
Home Value
$280,300
Zillow: $399,018
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
619/100K
2,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.3% 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
3.4 / 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 $73,055 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,594. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Paul is $280,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $399,018. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 29.8% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
St. Paul reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,897/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
43.5% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population307,762
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density5,921/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.7%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,055
Per Capita$41,594
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$37,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$399,018
Housing Units129,525
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent619/100K
Property2,897/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault424/100K
Burglary469/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,146/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation843 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
St. Paul was founded in 1854.
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1951.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
18.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 748 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.