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St. Paul, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
307,762
Population
5,921/sq mi density
$73,055
Median Income
$41,594 per capita
$280,300
Home Value
$399,018 Zillow
$1,248
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
268 sunny days/yr
565
Violent Crime/100K
3,612 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,055 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$280,300 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$280,300
1% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
7% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
129,525
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$280,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$399,018
Median Sale Price
$292,359
Median List Price
$297,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.2%
Owner-Occupied
46.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,248/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
152
Price Drops
26.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Active Inventory
479
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $280,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $399,018 |
| Median Sale Price | $292,359 |
| Median List Price | $297,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,248 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.9% |
| Homes Sold | 152 |
| Active Inventory | 479 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 129,525 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |