Living in South St. Paul
In South St. Paul, unemployment is 5.9% (2024).
There were 925 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 69.7% and the vacancy rate was 2.48%. Its population was 20,611 in July 2026.
Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to South St. Paul?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Median gross rent was US$1,199 per month, while the median home value was US$281,600 in July 2026. 48.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 60.38 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Verizon 300 Mbps home internet27Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 21.57 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | Visible unlimited mobile plan28Official · national market |
| Median gross rent | $1,199/month | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Households spending over 30% of income on rent | 48.3 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Housing vacancy rate (legacy series) | 2.48 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Property crime per 100,000 residents | 2,387 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 1,160 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official |
| Median monthly rent | 1,108 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records3Official |
| Recorded property crimes | 264 offenses/year | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Is South St. Paul a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
How international is the population?
8.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,665 of 20,590 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Work and income
Median household income was US$87,994 a year in July 2026.
South St. Paul 5.9%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | 87,994 USD/year | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband | 82.54 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.29 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households with internet but no subscription | 2.37 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households without internet | 4.33 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households with satellite internet | 4.52 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Median gross salary | 3,880 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)2Official |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 4,383 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | www.bls.gov29Official |
| Unemployment rate | 5.91 %country median 4.6% | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official |
What does a salary buy in South St. Paul?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08. | €3,031 |
| Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31 | − €1,160 |
| Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30 | − €60 |
| Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30 | − €22 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,789 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to South St. Paul. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
American Job Centers — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in South St. Paul. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with high school education or higher | 92.67 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Schools | 14 schools | 30 Jun 2026 | NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district |
| School enrolment, share of residents | 24 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health provider ratio | 24 ratio | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official |
| Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents | 925 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official |
| Preventable hospitalizations | 2,050 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official |
| Physicians per 100,000 residents | 174.6 per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2023 | Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release14Official · county |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South St. Paul when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 1,396 incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 | 31 Dec 2025 | Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City13Official |
| Violent crime per 100,000 residents | 228.3 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area |
| Recorded violent crimes | 22 offenses/year | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct destinations from the nearest major airport | 130 count | 3 Aug 2026 | OpenFlights21Official |
| Average commute time | 21.27 minutes | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Workers commuting by bicycle | 0.29 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Workers commuting by public transport | 0.68 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Workers walking to work | 0.76 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Distance to the nearest major airport | 15 km | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports22Official |
| Nearest major airport (IATA code) | MSP | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports22Official |
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for South St. Paul. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course
U.S. Department of Education
For adult learners, adult English-language learners.
USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
For immigrants, future citizens.
Climate and air quality
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
South St. Paul 6.9
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 6.9 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)26Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan -4.7 · Feb -1.9 · Mar 5.4 · Apr 13.7 · May 20.6 · Jun 26.1 · Jul 28.5 · Aug 27.1 · Sep 22.7 · Oct 14.5 · Nov 5.5 · Dec -1.8 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -12.9 · Feb -10.7 · Mar -3.9 · Apr 3.1 · May 9.9 · Jun 15.8 · Jul 18.5 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 12.3 · Oct 5 · Nov -2.4 · Dec -9.3 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan -8.8 · Feb -6.3 · Mar 0.7 · Apr 8.4 · May 15.3 · Jun 21 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.1 · Sep 17.5 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 1.6 · Dec -5.6 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 22.5 · Feb 22.2 · Mar 42.7 · Apr 73.8 · May 99.2 · Jun 116.3 · Jul 103 · Aug 110.1 · Sep 76.7 · Oct 65.4 · Nov 40.8 · Dec 29.8 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)16Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5, highest monitored reading | 21.9 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)26Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5, annual mean | 6.64 µg/m³ | 31 Dec 2024 | US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)26Official · nearest-station reading |
| PM2.5 monitoring sites | 11 monitors | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county |
| Annual precipitation | 802.5 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Maximum July temperature | 28.5 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)18Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average annual temperature | 8.3 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)19Official · nearest-station reading |
| Minimum January temperature | -12.9 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)20Official · nearest-station reading |
Similar climate. In United States: Rochester ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.1 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
By nationality
National passport91.9%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 14.57 km² | 31 Dec 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)23Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 8.08 % | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official |
| Foreign residents | 1,665 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)10Official |
| Population density | 1,413 people/km² | 31 Dec 2024 | U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)25Official |
| Population | 20,590 people | 31 Dec 2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program25Official |
| Population covered by crime statistics | 20,560 people | 31 Dec 2025 | FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | 281,600 USD | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.69 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Labour force participation rate | 73.84 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Residents born abroad | 8.08 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Naturalized citizens, share of residents | 3.59 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Non-citizens, share of residents | 4.49 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Flu vaccination coverage | 67.68 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage8Official |
| Mammography screening coverage | 78 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC mammography screening rate9Official |
| Residents without health insurance | 6.84 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.48 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Crime reporting agencies | 0 agencies | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area |
| Households with a vehicle available | 92.37 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent6Official |
| Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database | 0 agencies | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Workers aged 16 and over | 11,310 workers | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Workers mainly working from home | 14.53 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
| Households using cellular data plans | 88.62 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population7Official |
Alternatives for people set on South St. Paul
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
St. Paul Park as a South St. Paul alternative in the same region
7 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.
- Unemployment: 1.7% St. Paul Park vs 5.9% South St. Paul−71%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 711 St. Paul Park vs 1,396 South St. Paul−49%
- Residents: 5,381 St. Paul Park vs 20,590 South St. Paul−74%
- Median gross pay, city: €4,416 St. Paul Park vs €3,880 South St. Paul+14%
- Foreign residents: 8.5% St. Paul Park vs 8.1% South St. Paul+5%
- Median gross pay, region: €4,383 St. Paul Park vs €4,383 South St. Paulsame level
North Bethesda as a South St. Paul alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 1465 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.
- Foreign residents: 34.1% North Bethesda vs 8.1% South St. Paul+322%
- Unemployment: 3.6% North Bethesda vs 5.9% South St. Paul−38%
- Median gross pay, city: €6,119 North Bethesda vs €3,880 South St. Paulno percentage
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,458 North Bethesda vs 1,396 South St. Paulno percentage
Cities near South St. Paul
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 3,680 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 2,009 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
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- 4,416 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 1,184 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
- Salary
- 3,472 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
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Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
What is the typical salary around South St. Paul?
The median gross salary is 4,383 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.
What is the unemployment rate in South St. Paul?
The unemployment rate is 5.91 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).
Is the air quality good in South St. Paul?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.9 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
How safe is South St. Paul?
Police recorded 1,396 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.
How many people live in South St. Paul?
The published population is 20,590 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.
How many foreign residents live in South St. Paul?
1,665 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).
Is South St. Paul a good place to live?
South St. Paul may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Which cities are near South St. Paul?
Newport, West St. Paul, West Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, St. Paul Park are near South St. Paul. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
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- ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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- EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
- FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
- FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
- HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-07
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- Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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