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Life in St. Paul Park as a young professional

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $98,670, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -St. Paul Park sits at 203.3 per 100K. With a population of 5,464, St. Paul Park is a small town. Household incomes average around $98,670 in St. Paul Park. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Dominic Gutierrez
hard disagree but ok
39 upvotes
Maverick
underrated comment
25 upvotes
Leonardo Jimenez
I'm a electrician and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
22 upvotes
Zoey Hernandez
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
18 upvotes
Leah Young
100%
16 upvotes
Benjamin K.
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The outdoor recreation is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Karen E.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
9 upvotes
Ella Wilson
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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