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Saint Paul, MN

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Saint Paul.

Population: 202,953 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Saint Paul, MN is $309,329 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,094 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,481/month. 84 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,329

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$309,329
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+2.3%
10-year appreciation
+45.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2021)
$319,334
House Price Index (state)
442.4 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$338,094
Median list price
$332,431
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
645
For-sale inventory
587
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
500
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
197

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,481/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,538/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
84
Elementary schools
35
Middle schools
11
High schools
28
Charter schools
31
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch, Saint Paul Public Schools, Nova Classical Academy
Schools include
Water Lily Montessori, Creative Arts Secondary School, Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School, ST PAUL CONSERVATORY PERFORMING ART

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
38
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Coke (1.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.8°F
Average high
55.1°F
Average low
37.9°F
Annual precipitation
32.3 in
Annual snowfall
48.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
251
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
332
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
268,693
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
203,344

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
REGIONS HOSPITAL, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL, CAPITOL PARK MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
47
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,057 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
65.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,361
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
274,775
Average weekly wage
$1,541
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
708

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Saint PaulState medianUS median
Typical home value$309,329$300,176$288,527
Median sale price$338,094$315,500$325,000
Median days on market30 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,481/mo$1,670/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,361$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Saint Paul, MN?
$309,329.
What is the median sale price in Saint Paul, MN?
$338,094.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint Paul, MN?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Saint Paul, MN?
Typical rent: $1,481/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint Paul, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is Saint Paul, MN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 38 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint Paul, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint Paul, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint Paul, MN?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Koppers Coke, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Saint Paul, MN?
84 schools (35 elementary, 11 middle, 28 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Saint Paul, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Saint Paul, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Saint Paul, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Saint Paul

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