At a Glance
Median Income
$113,000
$47,409 per capita
Home Value
$523,900
Zillow: $582,232
Median Rent
$1,518/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
11.6% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $113,000 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,409. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Paul is $523,900 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $582,232. Median rent is $1,518/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
35.8% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population450
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,552/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,000
Per Capita$47,409
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A
Home Value$523,900
Rent$1,518
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$582,232
Housing Units137
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation169 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
St. Paul was founded in 1901.
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Portland International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.