City safety & data profile

North Saint PaulMN

North Saint Paul, MN is a 11K-resident city in Ramsey County with a median household income of $84,797.

Ramsey County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Saint Paul, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Saint Paul has a population larger than 10% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $298,500.

Data updated 2026-07-19

11K
Population
Top 90%
By size
$84,797
Median income
$298,500
Median home
11.2%
Poverty rate

The read on North Saint Paul

North Saint Paul posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where North Saint Paul income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,797 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Saint Paul, MN beyond the headline numbers

North Saint Paul sits inside Ramsey County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.01°N, -92.99°W. Population 11,460, $84,797 median household income. Median home value $298,500, median rent $1,352. Poverty rate 11.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Saint Paul's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 33.7%, then high blood pressure at 32%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Saint Paul from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,460
North Saint Paul
Median Income
$84,797
+25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$298,500
+31% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ramsey County) - North Saint Paul's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
543K+5%
Median Income
$81,568+50%
Median Home Value
$326,600+65%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-27%
Unemployment
4.9%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Saint Paul, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
Poverty Rate
11.2% -21% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.3%
Work From Home 12.7%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 57.4%
African American 9.1%
Asian 21.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
33.7%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Short Sleep Duration
30%
Physical Inactivity
22.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.3%
Diabetes
11.6%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.8%
Annual Checkup 74.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Saint Paul, MN? ▼
North Saint Paul, MN has a population of 11,460 people, located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in North Saint Paul? ▼
The median household income in North Saint Paul, MN is $84,797 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
What is the median home value in North Saint Paul? ▼
The median home value in North Saint Paul, MN is $298,500. Median rent is $1,352/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Saint Paul? ▼
The top health indicators in North Saint Paul include Obesity (33.7%), High Blood Pressure (32%), Short Sleep Duration (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Saint Paul? ▼
The median age in North Saint Paul, MN is 35.2 years. 31.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Saint Paul, MN is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. With a population of 11K and a $84,797 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the North Saint Paul area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Saint Paul's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ramsey County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.