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Coon Rapids, MN vs St. Paul, MN

Coon Rapids, MN vs St. Paul, MN: What the data shows

Coon Rapids, MN is in Coon Rapids, 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 — $10,200 less than Coon Rapids, MN's $255,100. WYLT rates Coon Rapids, 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.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Coon Rapids, MN has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. St. Paul, MN has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Coon Rapids, MN has Low flood risk and St. Paul, MN has Low flood risk.

St. Paul, MN is the more walkable neighborhood. Coon Rapids, MN scores N/A/100 versus St. Paul, MN's 65/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, St. Paul, MN has the higher school rating Coon Rapids, MN rates 4.5/10 and St. Paul, MN rates 6/10.

CategoryCoon Rapids, MNSt. Paul, MN
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$255K$245K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$78K

Higher income

$76K
Price VolatilityLow

More stable

Moderate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent65/100

More walkable

Transit Score30/10082/100

Better transit

Bike Score25/10044/100

More bikeable

Commute24 min18 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools4.5/106/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesCommuters to MinneapolisMid‑income homebuyers
Young professionalsCommutersNightlife lovers

Bottom line

If you’re a family or a commuter looking for a lower‑cost, car‑dependent suburb, Coon Rapids is the clearer choice, offering affordable homes and reasonable school ratings with a short drive to Minneapolis. St. Paul, while more walkable and vibrant

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