West St. Paul, MN Area Guide

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West St. Paul Area Facts

  • West St. Paul has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West St. Paul crime rates are 124% higher than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in West St. Paul is 3% higher than the Minnesota average
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One of the best suburbs of the twin cities. User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) West St. Paul, Minnesota is located just south of St. Paul and is southeast of Minneapolis. The city is considered by locals to be a great option for raising a family, as the crime rates are low and the public school system is excellent with a low student to teacher ratio, which ...Read More is ideal for young learners. West St. Paul is also close to St. Paul Downtown Airport, which serves as the main airport for the region's corporate and shipping needs. The airport also has a flight school and many amenities like restaurants for people enjoy while watching planes take off.

The shopping, dining and nightlife options in West St. Paul are good. The city has a mall (Signal Hills Shopping Center) and many other options for dining and nightlife that keep the city vibrant and gives something for people of all ages to enjoy. The city is vibrant with culture and boasts a high level of diversity.

Overall, West St. Paul is a great place to live. It's an excellent choice for raising a family, and a great choice for anyone looking to live in a safe and inexpensive community that is still close to the main cities. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Marthler Park
      Weschke Park
      Garlough Park
      Mud Lake Park
      Emerson Park
      West St Paul Sports Complex
      Orme Park
      Thompson County Park

      Entertainment

      Maddies Lanes
      Dakota County Historical Society
      Minnesota Centennial Showboat
      AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16
      Canavar LLC
      Art House North
      Science Museum of Minnesota
      Alexander Ramsey House

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Pollo Campero
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      Burger King
      Mgm Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West St. Paul? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in West St. Paul.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West St. Paul? The cost of living in West St. Paul is 102/100 - which is 3% higher than Minnesota.
      West St. Paul
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West St. Paul? West St. Paul crime rates are 4,398, which are 124% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      4,398 per 100k people

      93% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      93% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in West St. Paul? The median income in West St. Paul is $57,142 which is 10% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $57,1423% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,19018% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Premier Health
      Pain Relief Center
      Stoffels Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are West St. Paul home prices? West St. Paul home prices are $215,500 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $215,50017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04510% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West St. Paul have good schools? The West St. Paul graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West St. Paul a good place to live? West St. Paul has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      3 total surveys

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