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Is St. Louis Park a Good Place to Live? St. Louis Park, Minnesota: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
St. Louis Park ranks #113 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #22 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in Minnesota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($101,648, #39 of 208) and low poverty (6.9%, #45 of 208), and trails on high living costs (104.8, #188 of 208) and high rents ($1,644/mo, #173 of 208).
St. Louis Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with St. Louis Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in St. Louis Park?
St. Louis Park's cost of living index is 104.8, 5% above the US level of 100 and #935 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,644/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $386,800.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 104.8#935 of 1,308 | 98.6 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $386,800#759 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,644/mo#820 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 19.4%#378 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is St. Louis Park safe?
St. Louis Park recorded 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 45% below Minnesota's 224. That ranks #181 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #43 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by St. Louis Park Police Department. Property crime runs 3,052 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | St. Louis Park | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 122#181 of 1,085 | 224 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 3,052#960 of 1,085 | 1,412 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in St. Louis Park?
The median household in St. Louis Park earns $101,648, 22% above the US figure of $83,163 and 17% above Minnesota ($87,117). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | St. Louis Park | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $101,648#322 of 1,312 | $87,117 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.2%#155 of 1,058 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.9%#236 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in St. Louis Park?
The median resident of St. Louis Park is 36.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 64.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #93 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 64.2%#93 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 57.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are St. Louis Park's schools and health?
St. Louis Park's 6 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Minnesota 83.6%), with 17.1 students per teacher and $16,723 spent per pupil. 25% of adults are obese and 6.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 83.6% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 17.1#746 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $16,723#428 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 25%#141 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 6.1%#22 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 14.4%#187 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.2%#167 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,250 students are enrolled in St. Louis Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in St. Louis Park?
The average commute in St. Louis Park is 20.2 minutes (Minnesota 22.7); 2% of workers take transit and 28.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index St. Louis Park scores 13.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.9°F and winters 19.6°F, with 31.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | MinnesotaMN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 20.2 min#357 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.2%#228 of 1,312 | 4.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 60.7% | 70.7% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 28.1% | 14.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.8#187 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Minnesota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.6 | 8.8 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 28.5 | 12.7 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 41.7 | 24.9 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 56.6 | 37.5 | 2.9 |
| May | 69.2 | 49.9 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 79 | 60.4 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 65.3 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 80.7 | 62.8 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 72.9 | 54.2 | 3 |
| Oct | 58.1 | 40.9 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 41.9 | 27.7 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 28.8 | 15.2 | 1.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 46.9°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 71.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 19.6°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 31.6 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in St. Louis Park?
Hennepin County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hennepin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 86% of US counties.
| Measure | St. Louis Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 45#664 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 10#859 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#214 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hennepin County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hennepin County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.01% | 85% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.013% | 68% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0023% | 55% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does St. Louis Park compare with similar-size cities?
St. Louis Park is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #22 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,594.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Covina, CAPop. 49,888 | #676 | 55.5 | $98,671 | $1,931/mo | 285 | 31 min |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #29 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| McLean, VAPop. 49,627 | #21 | 72.6 | $250,001 | $3,422/mo | no data | 28.1 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Dublin, OHPop. 49,294 | #39 | 71.5 | $160,296 | $1,686/mo | 109 | 23.2 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does St. Louis Park compare with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Louis Park ranks #8 of the 20 Minnesota cities we track, with a score of 68 against Minnesota's statewide 70.4. Its households earn 17% above the Minnesota median. Violent crime is 45% below the statewide rate.
| City | Rank in MN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MNPop. 53,262 | #1 | 72.2 | $128,767 | $1,844/mo | 52 |
| Minnetonka, MNPop. 53,064 | #2 | 71.8 | $119,517 | $1,779/mo | 101 |
| Eden Prairie, MNPop. 63,051 | #3 | 71.7 | $130,489 | $1,833/mo | 54 |
| Plymouth, MNPop. 79,220 | #4 | 71.5 | $136,534 | $1,766/mo | 65 |
| Lakeville, MNPop. 74,354 | #5 | 70.9 | $139,041 | $1,806/mo | 92 |
| Maple Grove, MNPop. 71,173 | #6 | 69.2 | $132,731 | $1,868/mo | 112 |
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #7 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #8 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 |
| Eagan, MNPop. 68,000 | #9 | 65.7 | $108,690 | $1,679/mo | 130 |
| Apple Valley, MNPop. 55,679 | #10 | 64.0 | $97,673 | $1,738/mo | 204 |
| Blaine, MNPop. 72,488 | #11 | 63.8 | $106,801 | $1,705/mo | 65 |
| Bloomington, MNPop. 88,665 | #12 | 62.8 | $93,211 | $1,561/mo | 283 |
| Rochester, MNPop. 122,330 | #13 | 62.4 | $89,389 | $1,399/mo | 186 |
| Burnsville, MNPop. 64,463 | #14 | 61.7 | $87,024 | $1,513/mo | 163 |
| Brooklyn Park, MNPop. 83,876 | #15 | 61.6 | $89,891 | $1,325/mo | 348 |
| Coon Rapids, MNPop. 63,468 | #16 | 59.7 | $88,251 | $1,494/mo | 146 |
| Duluth, MNPop. 87,093 | #17 | 58.6 | $68,807 | $1,087/mo | 231 |
| St. Paul, MNPop. 307,284 | #18 | 57.9 | $73,394 | $1,281/mo | 491 |
| Minneapolis, MNPop. 427,246 | #19 | 54.0 | $80,846 | $1,371/mo | 1,004 |
| St. Cloud, MNPop. 70,629 | #20 | 51.3 | $61,374 | $1,003/mo | 361 |
All 20 Minnesota cities we track, by overall score. Minnesota statewide: median income $87,117, violent crime 223.5 per 100,000.
How is St. Louis Park's score calculated?
St. Louis Park scores 68 out of 100, #113 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Minnesota's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in St. Louis Park. Similar-size median 52.9.
69.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by St. Louis Park's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
76.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in St. Louis Park. Similar-size median 52.2.
82.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in St. Louis Park's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
64.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
St. Louis Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
58.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in St. Louis Park. Similar-size median 46.7.
71.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in St. Louis Park. Similar-size median 44.2.
43.0 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in St. Louis Park. Similar-size median 47.3.
67.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across St. Louis Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
67.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
68.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: St. Louis Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories St. Louis Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in St. Louis Park
Is St. Louis Park, MN a good place to live?
St. Louis Park ranks #113 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #22 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in Minnesota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($101,648, #39 of 208) and low poverty (6.9%, #45 of 208), and trails on high living costs (104.8, #188 of 208) and high rents ($1,644/mo, #173 of 208).
What is the cost of living in St. Louis Park?
St. Louis Park's cost of living index is 104.8, 5% above the US level of 100 and #935 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,644/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $386,800.
What is the crime rate in St. Louis Park?
St. Louis Park recorded 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 45% below Minnesota's 224. That ranks #181 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #43 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by St. Louis Park Police Department. Property crime runs 3,052 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in St. Louis Park?
The median household in St. Louis Park earns $101,648, 22% above the US figure of $83,163 and 17% above Minnesota ($87,117). Unemployment is 3.2% (US 4.3%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in St. Louis Park?
Median rent in St. Louis Park is $1,644/mo (Census), #820 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 19.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in St. Louis Park?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in St. Louis Park is $386,800, #759 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in St. Louis Park?
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How long is the commute in St. Louis Park?
The average commute is 20.2 minutes, #357 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Minnesota. 3.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in St. Louis Park?
St. Louis Park averages 46.9°F over the year, 71.9°F in summer and 19.6°F in winter, with 31.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is St. Louis Park walkable?
St. Louis Park scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is St. Louis Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hennepin County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 86% of US counties.
How is the air quality in St. Louis Park?
Hennepin County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 10 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in St. Louis Park?
St. Louis Park has 49,594 residents. The median resident of St. Louis Park is 36.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 64.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #93 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 57.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does St. Louis Park compare with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Louis Park ranks #8 of the 20 Minnesota cities we track, with a score of 68 against Minnesota's statewide 70.4. Its households earn 17% above the Minnesota median. Violent crime is 45% below the statewide rate.
What cities are similar in size to St. Louis Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to St. Louis Park's population of 49,594 are Covina, CA (#676 overall), Tamiami, FL (#1083 overall), North Bethesda, MD (#29 overall), Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall), and McLean, VA (#21 overall). St. Louis Park is #113.