What are the schools like in St. Paul, OR?

St. Paul is served primarily by St Paul SD 45. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in St. Paul?

The median household income in St. Paul, OR is $109,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in St. Paul, OR?

St. Paul has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

St. Paul, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is St. Paul, OR affordable or expensive?

St. Paul's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Paul is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $466,700 and the median rent is $1,475 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Paul, OR?

St. Paul has a violent crime rate of 366.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2565.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. Paul, OR a Good Place to Live?

St. Paul is a small town of 401 in Oregon, with a median household income of $109,250 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: St. Paul stands out for solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 102.4

St. Paul's overall cost of living index is 102.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. Paul costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	St. Paul, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$466,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,475	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

St. Paul's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

366.0 /100k

Property Crime

2565.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

St. Paul is served primarily by St Paul SD 45. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	St. Paul, OR	National Avg
School District	St Paul SD 45	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Paul sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Paul, OR
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	St. Paul, OR	National Avg
Population	401	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in St. Paul

St. Paul, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97137

St. Paul vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Paul, OR affordable or expensive?

St. Paul's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts St. Paul roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $466,700 and median rent is $1,475/month.

What is the crime rate in St. Paul, OR?

St. Paul's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2565.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in St. Paul?

Public schools in St. Paul are operated by St Paul SD 45. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is St. Paul, OR a good place to live?

St. Paul, OR has a population of 401, a median household income of $109,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in St. Paul?

St. Paul averages 45.4°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Paul?

St. Paul, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97137.

What is the population of St. Paul?

The population of St. Paul, Oregon is 401 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Paul?

Key numbers for living in St. Paul: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $466,700, median household income $109,250, crime index 107 (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.