City Guide
St. Paul, MN
Overview
St. Paul, MN, is known for being the state capital of Minnesota. There are around 311,000 residents living in St. Paul, making it a mid-sized city. A fun fact about St. Paul is that it is home to the second-largest unsupported marble dome in the world. Another fun piece of information about the city is that it has more shorelines on the Mississippi River than any other city.
What’s it like to live in St. Paul, MN ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in St. Paul, MN you'll find that the median sale price is
$310,000
and homes stay on the market for 16 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in St. Paul are $322,950
and $245,000
, respectively. St. Paul area townhouses have a median sale price of $348,500
, making them more expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in St. Paul, MNExplore our St. Paul housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how St. Paul home prices compare to other markets. Explore our St. Paul rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how St. Paul rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in St. Paul, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around St. Paul
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como Park | $350,000 | 92 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Macalester-Groveland | $460,000 | 90 / 100 | 70 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Highland | $490,000 | 87 / 100 | 55 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Summit Hill | $560,000 | 63 / 100 | 77 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Maplewood-Oakdale | $332,500 | 83 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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What is the cost of living in St. Paul?
The cost of living in St. Paul is 6% lower than the national average. Housing is typically the largest expense for most American households. In St. Paul, the average monthly rent is $1,363, while the median home price is $310,000. Overall, housing in St. Paul is 29% lower than the national average. Groceries, like produce, dry goods, and other essential household items, cost 5% higher in St. Paul. Though healthcare costs 4% lower in St. Paul compared to the national average, costs vary greatly by location, person, personal health, and health insurance. In St. Paul, an optometry check-up costs around $120.66, while a dentist appointment is $101.52 on average. Learn more about the cost of living in St. Paul. Discover how utilities, transportation, and lifestyle, compares against the national average.
Compared to the national average
6%
Cost of living
29%
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St. Paul Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '25 - Apr '25, 22% of St. Paul homebuyers searched to move out of St. Paul, while 78% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 0.77% of homebuyers searched to move into St. Paul from outside metros.
- Albuquerque homebuyers searched to move into St. Paul more than any other metro followed by Miami and New York.
Where are people moving to St. Paul from?
- 78% of St. Paul homebuyers searched to stay within the St. Paul metropolitan area.
- Brainerd was the most popular destination among St. Paul homebuyers followed by Cape Coral and Duluth.
Where are people from St. Paul moving to?
Number of People Moving to St. Paul
least
most
People are moving to St. Paul from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 857 | ||
| 2 | 853 | ||
| 3 | 621 | ||
| 4 | 583 | ||
| 5 | 421 | ||
| 6 | 294 | ||
| 7 | 268 | ||
| 8 | 158 | ||
| 9 | 148 | ||
| 10 | 134 | ||
People are leaving St. Paul for
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 463 | ||
| 2 | 255 | ||
| 3 | 232 | ||
| 4 | 151 | ||
| 5 | 129 | ||
| 6 | 82 | ||
| 7 | 79 | ||
| 8 | 70 | ||
| 9 | 62 | ||
| 10 | 50 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in St. Paul, MN ?
There are lots of places to visit in Saint Paul, MN that will satisfy anyone moving to the area. Saint Paul is known for its popular museums such as Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota History Center, and Minnesota Children's Museum. Performing arts venues like Como Lakeside Pavilion and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts are popular amongst locals. Saint Paul is known for its nature preserves and parks. You can spend time lounging in green spaces such as Como Park, Hidden Falls Park, and Mears Park. Orchid Restaurant, Magnolias Restaurant, and Vietnam Star Restaurant are some of the many popular restaurants to check out while in Saint Paul.
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What's the best way to get around St. Paul, MN ?
St. Paul Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
St. Paul has 18 heavy rail stations; Union Depot, Minnesota Commercial Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad Co., Amtrak, VA Medical Center LRT Station, Capitol/Rice Street, Raymond Avenue LRT Station, Dale Street LRT Station, Robert Street LRT Station, Fairview Avenue LRT Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 24 car rental locations.
Airports
St. Paul has 1 airport which allows you to easily travel.
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