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St. Paul is a large city of 308,806 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $69,919
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is
4% above the national average.
Strengths:
St. Paul stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether St. Paul is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Paul city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.5
St. Paul's overall cost of living index is 104.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Paul costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.
Metric
St. Paul, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$264,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,174
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,919
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
St. Paul's violent crime rate is 617.7 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
617.7 /100k
Property Crime
2834.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Paul is served primarily by Saint Paul Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Paul, MN
National Avg
School District
Saint Paul Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
41
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
22
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Paul sees average highs of 23.9°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 29.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
St. Paul's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average.
That puts St. Paul roughly 4% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $264,900 and median rent is $1,174/month.
St. Paul's violent crime rate is 617.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2834.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Paul are operated by Saint Paul Public Schools.
The district has 41 elementary, 11 middle, and 22 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 42.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Paul, MN has a population of 308,806, a median household income of $69,919, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Paul averages 23.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.2 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Paul, MN is covered by 13 ZIP codes: 55106, 55104, 55116, 55117, 55107, 55105, 55102, 55108, 55130, 55103, 55114, 55101, 55155.
The population of St. Paul, Minnesota is 308,806 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Paul: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $264,900, median household income $69,919, crime index 152 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Paul side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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