South St. Paul, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
20,633 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,025 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dakota County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dakota County
4
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 9 32
Apr 3 3 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 2 8 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MN State Senate District 53, MN State House District 53B, MN
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Schools

South St Paul Secondary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lincoln Center Elementary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Inver Hills Community College
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Metropolitan State University
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
Saint Paul College
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Healtheast Woodwinds Hospital
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Allina United Hospital
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Regions Hospital
5 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
67 miles, NW • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, S • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
76 miles, SE • 1 star
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