Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
North Saint Paul
North Saint Paul, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,253
Population
13,188
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A retail oasis commutable to Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Suburban
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A densely populated suburb of Saint Paul, North Saint Paul is a thriving town filled with libraries, public schools, community parks, and shopping options. Residents enjoy exploring Casey Lake Park and the town’s ecology center, and they appreciate easy access to major department stores in town. Maplewood Mall offers residents and visitors alike all of the shopping options they’ll need, and it’s surrounded by an abundance of chain restaurants.
Nearby lies Myth Live, a modern live music venue where locals catch all of the best shows and performances, and Marcus Oakdale Cinema is just outside of town. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents of North Saint Paul can easily travel into Saint Paul, located just 10 miles southwest of town. For even more options, check out the major attractions in Minneapolis, nestled only 16 miles west.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,484
Average: $91,454
Education
2,791
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,056
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Saint Paul has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Saint Paul, MN is $1,187 for a studio, $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,514 for two bedrooms, and $1,410 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Saint Paul has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
673 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Saint Paul, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
575 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
412 Students
Public
Grades K-5
57 Students
Public
Grades K-12
North Metro Flex Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
42 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
49 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
49 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Keller Regional Park
- Maplewood Nature Center
- Phelan Regional Park
- Phalen Park
- Arlington/Arkwright Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.