Livability Score

85
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tin Bins
Coffee Shop
Chilkoot Cyclery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Coffee Shop
Gateway Trailside
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Washington County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Cajun Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (5) F
Nelson's Ice Cream
Sweets
Candyland
Sweets
Leo's Malt Shop
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Steak Escape
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bayport Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
LifeWorks Group LLC
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kowalski's Market
Grocery Store
Bread Art Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Parks (41) B
Ramsey Park
Park
Stonebridge Elementary playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Washington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lily Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Benson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Benson Park Playground
Playground
Pioneer Park
Playground
Pioneer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Teddy Bear Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
North Lowell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Lowell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lumberjack Landing
Park
Otto Berg Memorial Park
Park
Schulenburg Park
Park
Otto Berg Memorial Park
Playground
Shops (13) F
Valley Bookseller
Books
Art n Soul
Fashion
Stillwater Olive Oil Co.
Gift Shop
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Furniture
Alfresco Casual Living
Interior Decoration
Chilkoot Cyclery & Cafe
Bicycle
Darn Knit Anyway
Fabric
Visionworks
Optician
Target
Department Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Computer Repair & Services
Electronics
Menards
Home Improvement
Superamerica
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Stillwater.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations A+
Olive Street & Pine Tree Trail
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Pine Tree Trail
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Seeley Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Seeley Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Brick Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Brick Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Fairmeadows Road
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Hemlock Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Oak Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Grove Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Center Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Pine Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Pine Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Sherburne Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Sherburne Street
Bus Stop
Olive Street & Owens Street
Bus Stop
Greeley Street & Oak Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Autumn Court
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Croixwood Boulevard
Bus Stop
Pine Street & William Street
Bus Stop
Stillwater Boulevard & Croixwood Boulevard
Bus Stop
Pine Street & William Street
Bus Stop
Pine Street & Harriet Street
Bus Stop
Pine Street & Harriet Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Stillwater is 112/100 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Stillwater crime rates are 985 per 100k, which is 56% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
887 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
98 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Stillwater is $91,947 - which is 45% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$91,947 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.9% A+
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Stillwater Fire Station
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Stillwater Police Department
Police
Stillwater Fire Department
Fire Station
Lakeview Hospital
Hospital
Stillwater Clinic
Clinic
Cub Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oak Park Heights Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Police
Pops Diabetes Care
Hospital
Bayport Fire Department
Fire Station
Bayport Police Department
Police
Bayport Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Stillwater home prices are $302,500 - which is 58% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$302,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A+

The Stillwater graduation rate is 95% - which is 6% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (15) F
Stonebridge Elementary
Lily Lake Elementary
New Heights School Inc.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
St Croix Preparatory Academy Middle
A/O Program
Rutherford Elementary
St Croix Catholic School
Stillwater Middle School
Gate 4/5
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Oak Park Elementary
Salem Lutheran School
Houlton Elementary
Andersen Elementary
High Schools (8) F
New Heights School Inc.
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Bridge Transition Program
Wcjc
Stillwater Area High School
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Mcf - Oak Park Heights
Mn Correctional Facility-Stillwater
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
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ratings A+

Stillwater has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Stillwater, MN Area Guide

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  • Stillwater has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Stillwater crime rates are 56% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Stillwater is 13% higher than the Minnesota average

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The Beautiful Waterfront of Stillwater 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living in Stillwater for 8 years and have enjoyed the small town environment and unique shopping culture of this city. The school systems in Stillwater are excellent and my kids enjoy the friendships made in their classes and their instructors that create a culture in t ...Read More he system that is top of the line. Stillwater has great recreation and shopping areas that provide plenty of opportunities for families to live and enjoy some of the amenities that are found in larger metropolitan cities.


The best areas in Stillwater to live is around Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center where there are nice neighborhoods and plenty of amenities to enjoy for families. Stillwater is low on crime and is an area where individuals can work and make a decent living and enjoy a small town atmosphere that is free from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Stillwater would be a great place for anyone seeking to live a quiet life and raise their family in a great small town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Stillwater? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ramsey Park
      Stonebridge Elementary playground
      Unknown Name
      Washington Park
      Unknown Name
      Lily Lake Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Washington County Historical Society Museum
      Cajun Club

      Food & Drink

      Nelson's Ice Cream
      Candyland
      Leo's Malt Shop
      Culver's
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Panera Bread
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Stillwater? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Stillwater.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Stillwater? The cost of living in Stillwater is 112/100 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota.
      Stillwater
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Stillwater? Stillwater crime rates are 985, which are 56% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      985 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 102

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Stillwater? The median income in Stillwater is $91,947 which is 45% higher than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $91,94766% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,55363% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Stillwater a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakeview Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Cub Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Stillwater home prices? Stillwater home prices are $302,500 - which is 58% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $302,50064% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08414% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Stillwater have good schools? The Stillwater graduation rate is 95% - which is 6% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      47% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Stillwater a good place to live? Stillwater has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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