Saint Paul, Minnesota
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Saint Paul, MN.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Saint Paul, MN?
Saint Paul planning snapshot: population 307,465, housing index 92 (below the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $280,300, median rent $1,248, and income near $73,055. Expect 81°F summer highs, 12°F winter lows, and about 24-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 564.7 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 92U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $280,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,248U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $73,055U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 24 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 564.7per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Saint Paul compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 307,465City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $73,055Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 92ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year8% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $280,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year8% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,248City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year7% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 20260.5 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 24 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 6033% above catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 564.7per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)Near catalog avg (559.5)Catalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 3612.4per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)20% above catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 12°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23.0 pts below catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 29.2 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals12% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 264As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear catalog avg (268)Catalog avg 268
Population trend
Saint Paul grew 7.7% from 285,510 in 2010 to 307,465 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Saint Paul, MN expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Saint Paul runs 8 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 92 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $280,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,248 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Saint Paul, MN?
Budget first around $1,248/month rent or $280,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $280,300
- Median rent $1,248/month
- Median household income $73,055
What is the job market like in Saint Paul, MN?
Labor-market context for Saint Paul: unemployment 4.7% and median income $73,055. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $73,055
How long is the typical commute in Saint Paul, MN?
Plan on roughly 24 minutes each way in Saint Paul. Walk Score estimates around 60 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 24 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 60/100
Is Saint Paul, MN safer than similar U.S. cities?
Saint Paul's FBI-derived violent rate (~564.7/100k) sits at or above the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 564.7 per 100k
- Property 3612.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Saint Paul, MN?
Saint Paul's climate profile: 81°F summer peaks, 12°F winter mornings, 29.2" annual rainfall, and 264 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 12°F
- 29.2 in rain · 264 sunny days
Harsh winters and a strong medical/tech employment base define Twin Cities life. Winter lows around 12°F mean heating costs and snow logistics belong on the checklist. Average one-way commute time is about 24 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 60/100. Labor-market readings near 4.7% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 564.7 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Relocators eyeing Saint Paul, Minnesota will find roughly 307,465 residents within city limits. With median income around $73,055 and a cost index of 92, the market reads below the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,248 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Saint Paul is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Saint Paul with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (St. Paul city, 1600000US2758000) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Ramsey County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00014927 ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19