St. Paul, MN
Population 307,762 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA. Moving to or from St. Paul? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
307,762
Cost of living (RPP)
104.822
Annual avg temp
47°F
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $73,055 |
| Median age | 33.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $280,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,248/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.5 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 104.822 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.493, goods 103.065, services 111.838. Source: BEA, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 323.537 as of February 2026. YoY +2.3%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
47°F
January low
9°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
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Annual precipitation 29.2". Station: ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AP, MN US (2.6 mi away).
Jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Total employment (MSA)
1,911,030
Median wage (annual)
$54,850
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 233,400 | $49,210 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 158,540 | $40,720 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 154,580 | $81,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 153,950 | $31,400 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 144,720 | $46,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Minneapolis, MN 9.0 mi · 15 min Rochester, MN 82 mi · 1h 44m Sioux Falls, SD 240 mi · 4h 53m Des Moines, IA 246 mi · 4h 33m Fargo, ND 246 mi · 4h 34m Cedar Rapids, IA 250 mi · 5h 16m Madison, WI 257 mi · 5h 1m Green Bay, WI 273 mi · 5h 17m Milwaukee, WI 327 mi · 6h Rockford, IL 328 mi · 6h 3m