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North St. Paul.
About
Life in North St. Paul
North St. Paul is a community of 12,511 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $84,797, median rent runs about $1,352 per month, and median home values are around $298,500.
North St. Paul at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
15.9%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.9% foreign-born, most often from Ethiopia
Who lives in North St. Paul: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North St. Paul, the largest foreign-born group is from Ethiopia (15.9%), and 14.0% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
26.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in North St. Paul
In North St. Paul, rent runs 6% above the MN average, and home values are 9% below the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,669
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MN
Unemployment in North St. Paul and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Ramsey County, which includes North St. Paul, is close to the MN average.
Unemployment rate
North St. Paul: Ramsey County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ramsey County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North St. Paul is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North St. Paul Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area
Commute21.7 min avg
How North St. Paul residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North St. Paul, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North St. Paul runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
227.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,491
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North St. Paul Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ramsey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ramsey County, which includes North St. Paul, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 4 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $500 |
| 2020 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ramsey County, county-wide
North St. Paul is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ramsey County, which includes North St. Paul, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Ramsey County, county-wide
North St. Paul is about 2% of Ramsey County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North St. Paul has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
40.4"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
154
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.81" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.50" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.12" |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.52" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.47" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.08" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.84" |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North St. Paul
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside North St. Paul's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview St John's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Maplewood
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital
Childrens · 6.1 mi away · Saint Paul
Regions Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Saint Paul
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North St. Paul
North St. Paul's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North St. Paul (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,855 students · in-state tuition $18,482 · 83% graduate · median earnings $74,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 18,364 students · in-state tuition $14,328 · 32% graduate · median earnings $51,254 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 9,136 students · in-state tuition $13,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $54,715 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,245 students · in-state tuition $56,460 · 78% graduate · median earnings $82,322 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,616 students · in-state tuition $10,382 · 58% graduate · median earnings $66,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Concordia University-Saint Paul
8.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,018 students · in-state tuition $26,400 · 62% graduate · median earnings $65,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North St. Paul
North St. Paul has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
7 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
57 mi awayPublic Libraries in North St. Paul
North St Paul Library
2290 N 1st St, North St Paul
Cities Near North St. Paul
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North St. Paul FAQ
Is North St. Paul, Minnesota affordable?⌄
North St. Paul's median rent is $1,352/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $84,797/year. Median home value is $298,500.
Is North St. Paul, Minnesota safe?⌄
North St. Paul's violent crime rate was 227 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2491 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North St. Paul, Minnesota?⌄
Ramsey County, which includes North St. Paul, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North St. Paul, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in North St. Paul is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,352/month and median household income is $84,797/year. The median home value is $298,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North St. Paul, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in North St. Paul is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from