Question 1

Is Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $373,400 and in St. Paul, MN it is approximately $244,900 — a difference of $128,500.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN scores higher on safety. Minneapolis, MN has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. St. Paul, MN has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 60/100 and St. Paul, MN has a Walk Score of 65/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

St. Paul, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.6/10 and St. Paul, MN has a rating of 6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minneapolis, MN or St. Paul, MN?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Minneapolis, MN	St. Paul, MN
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$373K	$245K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$70K	$76K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	60/100	65/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	59/100	82/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	40/100	44/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	18 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	5.6/10	6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsStudentsFoodies	Young professionalsCommutersNightlife lovers

Minneapolis, MN vs St. Paul, MN

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