St. Paul, St. Paul MN — neighborhood review

St. Paul, MN

St. Paul · Ramsey County · MN 55101

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$260K

Median Price

95/100

Walk Score

9/10

Schools

18 min

to Minneapolis

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
AWalkability
95/100
WYLT Score71/100

Our Take

Downtown St. Paul offers great transit and nightlife, but it’s noisy, a bit unsafe, and your median income barely covers the living costs. It’s best for commuters who love city life, not for families or those who value quiet.

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The Good

  • Excellent public transit to Minneapolis
  • Vibrant dining and nightlife
  • Low flood risk
  • Reasonable median rent for urban area

Real Talk

  • !High perceived crime and noise, especially downtown
  • !Median income barely covers rent and utilities
  • !Limited family-friendly amenities
  • !Parking and maintenance costs can add up
  • $Parking fees and spot reservations
  • $Higher property taxes in urban cores
  • $Potential HOA or building maintenance fees

Best For

Young professionalsCommutersNightlife loversStudentsArtists

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

St. Paul, MN

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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