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Is St. Paul Park, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,40437% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$108,542about $9,045/month · 25% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$263,50021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,160 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 139 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

St. Paul Park
$2,404
Montevideo
$941
International Falls
$595
Princeton
$1,214
La Crescent
$814
Glencoe
$1,466
North Oaks
$3,500+

How much do households earn in St. Paul Park?

Under $25k
6.0%
$25k–50k
11.6%
$50k–100k
51.6%
$100k–150k
23.4%
$150k+
5.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is St. Paul Park overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for St. Paul Park, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in St. Paul Park

🏛️ Property tax$3,102a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$172a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in St. Paul Park

Commute to work21.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in St. Paul Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $576 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,404
Owning
$1,828

Owning assumes a typical $263,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in St. Paul Park, MN?

Renting in St. Paul Park costs a median of about $2,404 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in St. Paul Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,160 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is St. Paul Park cheap or expensive?

St. Paul Park is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $108,542. It ranks 139th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in St. Paul Park?

The median homeowner in St. Paul Park pays $3,102 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is St. Paul Park more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in St. Paul Park?

The median home value in St. Paul Park is $263,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,457 people live in St. Paul Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.