At a Glance
Median Income
$29,554
$24,513 per capita
Home Value
$178,800
Zillow: $110,263
Median Rent
$468/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
2,204/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $29,554 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,513. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 565 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Paul is $178,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,263. Median rent is $468/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
St. Paul reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,204/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,046
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$29,554
Per Capita$24,513
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty33.1%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
B
Home Value$178,800
Rent$468
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$110,263
Housing Units522
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property2,204/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,496 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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