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Apple Valley, MN vs Saint Paul, MN

Apple Valley, MN vs Saint Paul, MN: What the data shows

Apple Valley, MN is in Apple Valley, MN while Saint Paul, MN is in Saint Paul, MN — both in the same state. On home prices, Saint Paul, MN is the more affordable option at $277,300 median — $56,000 less than Apple Valley, MN's $333,300. WYLT rates Apple Valley, MN as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Saint Paul, MN as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Apple Valley, MN has the stronger safety profile of the two. Apple Valley, MN has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Saint Paul, MN has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Apple Valley, MN has Low flood risk and Saint Paul, MN has Low flood risk.

Saint Paul, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Apple Valley, MN scores 9/100 (car-dependent) versus Saint Paul, MN's 40/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Saint Paul, MN has the higher school rating Apple Valley, MN rates 4.3/10 and Saint Paul, MN rates 6.1/10.

CategoryApple Valley, MNSaint Paul, MN
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$333K$277K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$98K

Higher income

$70K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score9/10040/100

More walkable

Transit Score24/10050/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A54/100

More bikeable

Commute27 min13 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeB

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools4.3/106.1/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesCommutersRetirees
young professionalscommuterspublic transit users

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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