St. Paul, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Russell County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,046 Population 758/sq mi density
$29,554 Median Income $24,513 per capita
$178,800 Home Value $110,263 Zillow
$468 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,554 median income, 15.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $468/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Paul, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,554
61% below
$24,513 per capita
Home Value
$178,800
37% below
Zillow: $110,263
Median Rent
$468/mo
60% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
331% above
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
39%
Home Value
63%
Rent
40%
Poverty
267%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
431%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 15.5% (331% 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,253/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,046
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$29,554
Per Capita$24,513
Unemployment15.5%
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

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,253/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.