Apple Valley, MN vs St. Paul, MN

Apple Valley, MN vs St. Paul, MN: What the data shows

Apple Valley, MN is in Apple Valley, MN while St. Paul, MN is in St. Paul, MN — both in the same state. On home prices, St. Paul, MN is the more affordable option at $244,900 median — $88,400 less than Apple Valley, MN's $333,300. WYLT rates Apple Valley, MN as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and St. Paul, MN as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

St. Paul, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Apple Valley, MN scores 9/100 (car-dependent) versus St. Paul, MN's 65/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, St. Paul, MN has the higher school rating — Apple Valley, MN rates 4.3/10 and St. Paul, MN rates 6/10.