Virginia
St. Paul is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,046. Residents earn $29,554 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Paul has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in St. Paul is $29,554, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 33.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Paul is $178,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $468 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
St. Paul is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,151 per 100,000, 61% above the national average.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,554 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,513 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,630 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.1% |
| 167% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $178,800 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $468 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 44.5% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Total Violent | 105.0/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 105.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,151.3/100K |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 735.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,416.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9067°N, 82.3170°W |
| County FIPS | 51167 |
Winner: Republican by 67.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |