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Living in
St. Louis Park.
About
Life in St. Louis Park
Living here means you're getting the suburban proximity to Minneapolis without the density, though you'll need a car for most errands despite the rail line coming soon. The cost of living reflects the area's stability—median home values hover around $387,000 and rents near $1,600—so you're paying for established neighborhoods and good schools, not cutting-edge amenities. The school district is genuinely excellent across the board, which explains why families stay; the college degree attainment rate is nearly 64%, one indicator of the educated workforce here.
St. Louis Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
7.5%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in St. Louis Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In St. Louis Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (6.0%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.8%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.99
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 28% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in St. Louis Park
In St. Louis Park, rent runs 28% above the MN average, and home values are 17% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,380
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below MN average
Unemployment in St. Louis Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis Park is 0.7 percentage points lower than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What St. Louis Park 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
Commute20.2 min avg
How St. Louis Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In St. Louis Park, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in St. Louis Park runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,051.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
St. Louis Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hennepin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hennepin County, which includes St. Louis Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Winter Storm | $14.0M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $512,500 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Storm | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 16 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
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
Hennepin County, county-wide
St. Louis Park is about 4% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hennepin County, which includes St. Louis Park, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Hennepin County, county-wide
St. Louis Park is about 4% of Hennepin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
St. Louis Park has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
27°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.7"
Annual Snowfall
54.3"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
156
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.95" |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.02" |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.88" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.31" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.64" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 41°F | 26°F | 1.87" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.40" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital · 6500 Excelsior Blvd
- Hospital campus: Park Nicollet Clinic · 3900 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Edina
North Memorial Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Robbinsdale
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Minneapolis
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in St. Louis Park
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 740 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 68% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
6.5 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)
Public · 2-year · 7,044 students · in-state tuition $6,567 · 26% graduate · median earnings $55,051 (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)
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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
13 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Library
3240 Library Lane, St Louis Park
Cities Near St. Louis Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to St. Louis Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
St. Louis Park FAQ
Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota affordable?⌄
St. Louis Park's median rent is $1,644/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,648/year. Median home value is $386,800.
Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota safe?⌄
St. Louis Park's violent crime rate was 122 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3052 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?⌄
St. Louis Park has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in St. Louis Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,644/month and median household income is $101,648/year. The median home value is $386,800. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in St. Louis Park is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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