Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
South Saint Paul
South Saint Paul, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,351
Population
20,139
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Relish a small-town feel next to the big city
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Lush
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Active
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Convenient
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Picturesque
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Situated directly south of Saint Paul, South Saint Paul is a small community on the cusp of the big city. South Saint Paul residents enjoy the tranquil comfort of small-town living in a scenic environment with access to the many metropolitan amenities of the Twin Cities.
South Saint Paul offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, with multi-use trails along the banks of the Mississippi River, an archery range, a disc golf course at Kaposia Park, and much more. A close-knit community calls Saint Paul home, coming together for special events such as Kaposia Days and On the Road Again celebrations. Convenient access to U.S. 52, I-494, and multiple airports makes getting around from South Saint Paul simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,018
Average: $85,648
Education
4,752
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,058
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Saint Paul has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Saint Paul, MN is $1,223 for a studio, $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,428 for two bedrooms, and $1,750 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Saint Paul has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,342/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$2,393/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Saint Paul, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
666 Students
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
655 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
923 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
12 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dodge Nature Center
- Kellogg Mall Park
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- Cherokee Regional Park
- Indian Mounds 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.