Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
K Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Amore Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jerabek's
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Dakota County Historical Society
Museum
Canavar LLC
Art Gallery
Maddies Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16
Cinema
Food and Drink (5) D-
Hat Trick Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Big Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Sobaskies Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Opinion Brewing Company
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cloverleaf Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Southview Liquor
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Mgm Liquor
Alcohol
Regina's Fine Candies
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Raddatz Dance Studio
Gym
Midway Judo Club
Gym
Highwood Hills Recreation Center
Community Centre
Crestview Forest Clubhouse
Community Centre
Wellstone Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Baker Recreation Center
Community Centre
Battle Creek Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Knowlan's Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Rainbow Foods
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Gertens Farm Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Burrito Mercado
Grocery Store
Super Mom's Bakery
Bakery
Don Panchos Bakery
Bakery
Oxendale's Market (formerly R.C. Dicks)
Grocery Store
West Side Grocery
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Saint Paul Flatbread
Bakery
Milly's Cakes
Bakery
Parks (28) A+
Roosevelt Field
Park
Fred Lawshe Park
Park
Lorraine Park
Park
Veteran's Field
Park
Seidl's Lake Park
Park
Wildflower Levee Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Northview Park
Park
Spruce Park
Park
Groveland Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
West St Paul Sports Complex
Park
Summit Park
Park
Mcmorrow Field
Park
Kaposia Landing
Park
Lions' Park
Park
Kaposia Park
Park
Simon's Ravine
Park
Arrowwood Park
Park
Thompson County Park
Park
McGroarty Park
Park
McGroarty Park
Park
Dogwood Park
Park
Henry Park
Park
12th Street Overlook
Park
Shops (5) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
CJ's Hair Care
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Petco
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Regis Salon
Hairdresser
St Paul Eye Clinic
Optician
Holiday
Convenience Store
Arrow Mower
Home Improvement
Home Choice
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Burlington
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Fay's Newport Style Salon
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Bike King
Bicycle
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Holiday
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Eyeworks
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in South St. Paul.
Public Transit Stops (144)
Stops & Stations
A+
5 Av S
Bus Stop
Southview Blvd
Bus Stop
3 St S
Bus Stop
5 Av S
Bus Stop
3 St S
Bus Stop
7 Av S
Bus Stop
7 Av S
Bus Stop
4 Av S
Bus Stop
3 Av S
Bus Stop
Marie Av
Bus Stop
4 St S
Bus Stop
4 St S
Bus Stop
9 Av S
Bus Stop
Southview Blvd
Bus Stop
9 Av S
Bus Stop
2 St N
Bus Stop
2 Av S
Bus Stop
5 St S
Bus Stop
2 St
Bus Stop
5 St S
Bus Stop
#144
Bus Stop
Camber Av
Bus Stop
#151
Bus Stop
11 Av S
Bus Stop
11 Av S
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in South St. Paul is 100/100 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

South St. Paul crime rates are 2,714 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
2,306 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
408 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment B

The median income in South St. Paul is $63,204 - which is equal to Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$63,204
C-
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
C+
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
South Metro Fire Station #2
Fire Station
South St Paul Police Station
Police
Southview Acres Health Care Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Newport Fire Department
Fire Station
Entira Family Clinic
Clinic
Inver Grove Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Allina Medical Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lifelong Dental Care
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Summerhouse Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Harrison Dental Studio
Dentist
Roscher Dental Group
Dentist
Newport Fire Station #2
Fire Station
East Metro Family Practice
Doctor
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Stoffels Chiropractic
Doctor
South Robert Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pain Relief Center
Doctor
Premier Health
Doctor
La Clinica
Clinic
CornerStone Medical Specialty Centre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing A+

South St. Paul home prices are $207,200 - which is 8% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$207,200
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C

The South St. Paul graduation rate is 86% - which is 4% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
42%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (4) C-
South St. Paul Secondary
Lincoln Center Elementary
Holy Trinity Elementary School
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Elizabeth Ann Seton Montessori School
Atheneum Elementary
Salem Hills Elementary
Capital City Adventist Christian School
St Croix Lutheran High School
Crown Of Life Lutheran
Hilltop Elementary
Newport Elementary
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Mississippi Valley Montessori School
Riverview West School Of Excellence
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet
Highwood Hills Elementary
St Josephs School
Special Education
Humboldt High School
Open World Learning Secondary
New Life Academy
Quantum Steam Academy Charter
High Schools (2) B-
South St. Paul Secondary
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
West Heights Extended Day
West Heights Alc
Branch Out Transitional Services
Academic Arts High School
St Croix Lutheran High School
Bluesky Charter School
Boys Totem Town
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
W St. Paul Area Learning Cntr.
Henry Sibley High School
Special Education
Humboldt High School
Open World Learning Secondary
New Life Academy
Aris Woodwinds
Simley Senior High
Trinity School At River Ridge
Simley Alternative Program
Brightmont Academy
Community School Of Excellence High
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ratings B-

South St. Paul has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B
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South St. Paul Area Facts

  • South St. Paul has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South St. Paul crime rates are 21% higher than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in South St. Paul is 1% higher than the Minnesota average
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Inexpensive option to St. Paul 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) South St. Paul is a southern suburb of the city of St. Paul that is situated along the Mississippi River. The city itself is beautiful, with nature lining most of the city's river bank. This is especially true in the fall season when the beautiful warm colors line the trees along ...Read More the river. South St. Paul is a decent community, with a good public school system and fair housing market. The city overall is safe, though it is worth noting that crime has risen is recent years. With that being said, the crime has risen in only a few places throughout the city and is being dealt with well by the local police.

The shopping and nightlife in South St. Paul is decent at best. Most of the restaurants within the city are franchises. The good news is that you're right next to St. Paul, so unique dining experiences and more diverse shopping options are only a short drive away.

Overall, South St. Paul is a nice place to live. It would be a good option for raising a family, but if you're younger and not quite ready to settle down then the city of St. Paul may be a better choice. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South St. Paul? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roosevelt Field
      Fred Lawshe Park
      Lorraine Park
      Veteran's Field
      Seidl's Lake Park
      Wildflower Levee Park
      Jefferson Park
      Northview Park

      Entertainment

      Dakota County Historical Society
      Canavar LLC
      Maddies Lanes
      AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16

      Food & Drink

      Hat Trick Liquors
      Subway
      Burger King
      Big Discount Liquor
      Sobaskies Bar
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Opinion Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South St. Paul? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in South St. Paul.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is South St. Paul a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors