South St. Paul, MN Area Guide

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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 3% lower 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 User Rating 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

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South St. Paul? The cost of living in South St. Paul is 100/100 - which is 1% higher than Minnesota.
      South St. Paul
      100

      same as average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in South St. Paul? South St. Paul crime rates are 1,897, which are 3% lower than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      1,897 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in South St. Paul? The median income in South St. Paul is $63,204 which is equal to Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $63,20414% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2731% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% 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

      A+ Housing

      What are South St. Paul home prices? South St. Paul home prices are $207,200 - which is 8% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $207,20012% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8985% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does South St. Paul have good schools? The South St. Paul graduation rate is 86% - which is 4% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is South St. Paul a good place to live? South St. Paul has an overall rating of 71% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      1 total surveys

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