City safety & data profile

Saint Louis ParkMN

Saint Louis Park, MN is a 45K-resident city in Hennepin County with a median household income of $101,648.

Hennepin County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Saint Louis Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Saint Louis Park has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $386,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

45K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$101,648
Median income
$386,800
Median home
6.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Saint Louis Park

Saint Louis Park posts a median household income higher than 70% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Saint Louis Park area.

Top 30%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Saint Louis Park

Where Saint Louis Park income ranks nationally

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

$101,648 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Saint Louis Park, MN beyond the headline numbers

Saint Louis Park sits inside Hennepin County, Minnesota, at roughly 44.95°N, -93.35°W. Population 45,250, $101,648 median household income. Median home value $386,800, median rent $1,644. Poverty rate 6.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Saint Louis Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 26%, then obesity at 25%. 1 hospital in/around Saint Louis Park, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
45,250
Saint Louis Park
Median Income
$101,648
+50% vs avg
Median Home Value
$386,800
+70% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hennepin County) - Saint Louis Park'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
1.3M+8%
Median Income
$97,653+52%
Median Home Value
$392,900+70%
Poverty Rate
10%-22%
Unemployment
4.5%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Saint Louis Park, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
Poverty Rate
6.9% -51% vs avg
Unemployment 3.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 64.2%
Work From Home 28.1%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 79.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
26%
Obesity
25%
High Blood Pressure
24%
Binge Drinking
20.9%
Physical Inactivity
15.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Current Asthma
9.5%
Current Smoking
8.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
8.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.1%
Annual Checkup 72.8%

Other Measures

Diabetes
6.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4%
Stroke
2.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL
SAINT LOUIS PARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Saint Louis Park, MN? ▼
Saint Louis Park, MN has a population of 45,250 people, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Saint Louis Park? ▼
The median household income in Saint Louis Park, MN is $101,648 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.9%.
What is the median home value in Saint Louis Park? ▼
The median home value in Saint Louis Park, MN is $386,800. Median rent is $1,644/month.
What are the top health concerns in Saint Louis Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Saint Louis Park include Short Sleep Duration (26%), Obesity (25%), High Blood Pressure (24%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Saint Louis Park? ▼
Saint Louis Park has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Saint Louis Park? ▼
The median age in Saint Louis Park, MN is 36.1 years. 64.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Saint Louis Park, MN is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. With a population of 45K and a $101,648 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Saint Louis Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Saint Louis Park's profile

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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 (Hennepin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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