West St. Paul, MN
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West St. Paul, MN
At a Glance
How West St. Paul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West St. Paul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West St. Paul a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $70,738 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,860. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,950 business establishments, including 748 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West St. Paul is $281,800 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,165,446. Median rent is $1,195/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
West St. Paul reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,329/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in West St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.