At a Glance
Median Income
$124,500
$50,416 per capita
Home Value
$475,400
Zillow: $426,402
Median Rent
$2,639/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.6% 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+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $124,500 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,416. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Paul is $475,400 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,402. Median rent is $2,639/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
39.8% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population982
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,500
Per Capita$50,416
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$475,400
Rent$2,639
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$426,402
Housing Units356
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation543 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1999.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.