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West St. Paul, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
21,076
Population
4,292/sq mi density
$70,738
Median Income
$42,860 per capita
$281,800
Home Value
$1,165,446 Zillow
$1,195
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
416
Violent Crime/100K
6,972 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,738 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$281,800 home value, $1,195/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$281,800
0% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
3% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,746
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$281,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,165,446
Median Sale Price
$364,495
Median List Price
$326,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.6%
Owner-Occupied
41.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,195/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
61.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Active Inventory
31
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $281,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,165,446 |
| Median Sale Price | $364,495 |
| Median List Price | $326,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $197 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,195 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 61.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 31 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $197 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,746 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |