City safety & data profile

South Saint PaulMN

South Saint Paul, MN is a 20K-resident city in Dakota County with a median household income of $87,994.

Dakota County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Saint Paul, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Saint Paul has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $281,600.

Data updated 2026-07-19

20K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$87,994
Median income
$281,600
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on South Saint Paul

South Saint Paul posts a median household income higher than 58% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 42%
by median income, US cities

Where South Saint Paul income ranks nationally

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

$87,994 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 South Saint Paul, MN beyond the headline numbers

South Saint Paul sits inside Dakota County, Minnesota, at roughly 44.89°N, -93.03°W. Population 20,160, $87,994 median household income. Median home value $281,600, median rent $1,199. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Saint Paul's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.1%, then short sleep duration at 30.6%.

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

Population
20,160
South Saint Paul
Median Income
$87,994
+29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$281,600
+24% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dakota County) - South 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
446K+11%
Median Income
$106,318+44%
Median Home Value
$381,000+71%
Poverty Rate
5.8%-24%
Unemployment
3.6%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Saint Paul, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
Work From Home 14.5%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 73.1%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.1%
Short Sleep Duration
30.6%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Current Smoking
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.1%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.6%
Annual Checkup 73.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Saint Paul, MN? ▼
South Saint Paul, MN has a population of 20,160 people, located in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in South Saint Paul? ▼
The median household income in South Saint Paul, MN is $87,994 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in South Saint Paul? ▼
The median home value in South Saint Paul, MN is $281,600. Median rent is $1,199/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Saint Paul? ▼
The top health indicators in South Saint Paul include Obesity (37.1%), Short Sleep Duration (30.6%), High Blood Pressure (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Saint Paul? ▼
The median age in South Saint Paul, MN is 37.2 years. 32.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Saint Paul, MN is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. With a population of 20K and a $87,994 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the South Saint Paul area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South 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 (Dakota 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.