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West saint paul, MN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in West saint paul.

Population: 44,941 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West saint paul, MN is $322,806 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,250 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,500/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,806

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,806
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.7%
10-year appreciation
+59.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$326,820
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
$250,250
Median list price
$278,225
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-15.6%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,500/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
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
21
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
10
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, Quantum STEAM Academy Charter, Saint Paul Public Schools
Schools include
Community School of Excellence High, Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary, Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School, GUADALUPE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, CHEROKEE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Coke (4.6 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
47.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.3 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
186
Days with Moderate air quality
169
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
188

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
205
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
204,136
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
161,956

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
70
Nearest airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) (1 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)
-3,057 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,452
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,545
Average weekly wage
$1,414
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
184

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

How it compares

West saint paulState medianUS median
Median home value$322,806$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$250,250$315,500$325,000
Median days on market51 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,500/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,452$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 West saint paul, MN?
$322,806.
What is the median sale price in West saint paul, MN?
$250,250.
How long do homes take to sell in West saint paul, MN?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in West saint paul, MN?
Typical rent: $1,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West saint paul, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
Is West saint paul, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in West saint paul, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West 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 West saint paul, MN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Koppers Coke, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve West saint paul, MN?
21 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West saint paul, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West saint paul, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West saint paul, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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