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St. Paul, MN
St. Paul · Ramsey County · MN 55101
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: St. Paul, Saint Paul
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Verdict
$245K
Median Price
65/100
Walk Score
6/10
Schools
18 min
to Minneapolis
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
60/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
CWalkability
65/100
WYLT Score64/100
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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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