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South saint paul, MN

South saint paul, MN.

Population: 20,714 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South saint paul, MN is $304,890 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,489/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,890

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,890
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$305,677
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$345,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+129.2%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,489/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917, South St. Paul Public School Dist
Schools include
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, LINCOLN CENTER ELEMENTARY, South St. Paul High School, KAPOSIA EDUCATION CENTER ELEMENTARY, S ST. PAUL COMMUNITY LRNG. CNTR.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Coke (8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
50.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
193,014
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
160,019

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (5 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
65.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,329
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,985
Average weekly wage
$1,340
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,212

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South saint paulState medianUS median
Median home value$304,890$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$345,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,489/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,329$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in South saint paul, MN?
$304,890.
What is the median sale price in South saint paul, MN?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South saint paul, MN?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in South saint paul, MN?
Typical rent: $1,489/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South saint paul, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is South saint paul, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in South saint paul, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South saint paul, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South saint paul, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South saint paul, MN?
8 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South saint paul, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South saint paul, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South saint paul, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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