Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) A+
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Keys Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Maison Darras
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Saint Paul Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
pér-ke-lāt
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros
Coffee Shop
Lost Fox
Coffee Shop
The Java Express
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
True Stone Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cafe Astoria
Coffee Shop
Black Dog Restaurant (CLOSED PERMANENTLY)
Coffee Shop
Nina's Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bon Vie Bistro and A Piece of Cake
Coffee Shop
French Hen Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jerabek's
Coffee Shop
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Claddagh Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Goat Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Swede Hollow Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
Fitzgerald Theater
Theatre Arts
History Theatre
Theatre Arts
Minnesota Children's Museum
Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
Museum
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Park Square Theatre
Theatre Arts
Landmark Center
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Ordway Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Xcel Energy Center
Stadium
Lowry Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
Minnesota History Center
Museum
Science Museum of Minnesota
Museum
Minnesota State Capitol
Attraction
Bedlam Theatre
Theatre Arts
Alexander Ramsey House
Museum
Minnesota Centennial Showboat
Theatre Arts
CHS Field
Stadium
AZ Gallery
Art Gallery
Minnesota Transportation Museum
Museum
Penumbra Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (53) A+
Mickey's Diner
Fast Food
Lee's Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Candyland
Sweets
Afro Deli
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
D. Brian's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Big Bowl Chinese Express
Fast Food
Amsterdam Bar & Hall
Bar
At Miguel's
Fast Food
La Loma Tamales
Fast Food
Rival House Sporting Parlour
Bar
Camp
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Tin Whiskers Brewing Company
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Sushi Sushi
Fast Food
Cajun Grill
Fast Food
Eddington's
Fast Food
Pino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Italia Pasta Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Skyway Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Skyway Fitness
Gym
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Wabasha Street Caves
Community Centre
Martin Luther King Center
Community Centre
Timberwolf Crossfit
Gym
St. Mary Banquet Hall
Community Centre
Wellstone Center
Community Centre
Baker Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Saint Paul Eastside YMCA
Gym
Linwood Recreation Center
Community Centre
People Ready
Community Centre
Statera Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Arlington Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Hmong American Partnership
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Never Alone Fitness
Gym
Face to Face
Community Centre
Saint Paul Yoga Center
Gym
Keystone Community Services
Community Centre
Midway Judo Club
Gym
Rice/Arlington Sports Complex
Community Centre
Raddatz Dance Studio
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Rivertown Market
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Bars Bakery
Bakery
The Buttered Tin
Bakery
88 Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
Hatien Asian Market
Grocery Store
Bon Vie Bistro and A Piece of Cake
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Co
Bakery
Milly's Cakes
Bakery
Morelli's
Grocery Store
Sun Foods
Grocery Store
Cooper's SuperValu
Grocery Store
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-Op
Grocery Store
Saint Paul Flatbread
Bakery
West Side Grocery
Grocery Store
Shuang Hur Supermarket
Grocery Store
Mississippi Market Natural Food Co-Op
Grocery Store
Don Panchos Bakery
Bakery
El Burrito Mercado
Grocery Store
Trung Nam French Bakery
Bakery
Dragon Star Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
Bymore Supermercado
Grocery Store
Bymore
Grocery Store
Phil-Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
East Side Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Hamm Plaza
Park
Pedro Park
Park
Rice Park
Park
Capitol Lawn
Park
Summit Park
Park
Cathedral Hill Park
Park
Wacouta Commons
Park
Kellogg Mall Park
Park
Mears Park
Park
Upper Landing Park
Park
Irvine Park
Park
Raspberry Island
Park
Chestnut Plaza
Park
Western Park
Park
Boyd Park
Park
Harriet Bishop Playground
Playground
The Salvation Army
Playground
Harriet Island Regional Park
Park
Cochran Park
Park
High Bridge Park North
Park
Scheffer Park
Park
Prospect Park
Park
Nathan Hale Park
Park
Summit Overlook Park
Park
Union Depot Rail View Picnic Area
Park
Shops (21) A+
Wabasha7 Market
Convenience Store
7th Grocery
Convenience Store
DGPilot
Gift Shop
BP Shop
Convenience Store
SubText Bookstore
Books
The Lobby Shoppe
Convenience Store
Fun Sisters Boutique
Clothing
The Mane Event Salon
Hairdresser
A & T Market
Convenience Store
Cocobear Pet Care
Pets
Rejewel
Fashion
RSS "R" Skyway Store
Convenience Store
Chuck & Don's
Pets
Lowertown Bike Shop
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowertown Bike Shop
Bicycle
Your Turn
Gift Shop
Fantasy Gifts
Gift Shop
Holiday
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Frattallone’s Hardware & Garden
Home Improvement
Fleur de Lis Flowers
Florist
The Petite Salon
Hairdresser
Dillon-Noyes
Furniture
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Payne Phallen (A+)

2. West 7th (A+)

3. Dayton's Bluff (A)

4. Thomas Dale (A)

5. Highland (A-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.4% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (95)
Stops & Stations A+
Exchange St
Bus Stop
St Peter St
Bus Stop
7 St
Bus Stop
10 St
Bus Stop
St Peter
Bus Stop
Cedar St
Bus Stop
Exchange St
Bus Stop
Wabasha St
Bus Stop
10 St
Bus Stop
10th Street
Transit Station
Cedar St
Bus Stop
Main St
Bus Stop
6th Street & 7th Street
Bus Stop
9 St
Bus Stop
6th Street & Washington Street
Bus Stop
6 St / 7 Place
Bus Stop
6th Street & Wabasha Street
Bus Stop
7 Place / 6 St
Bus Stop
7 Place / 7 St
Bus Stop
5 St / 6 St
Bus Stop
5 St / 6 St - Arrive
Bus Stop
7 St / Washington St
Bus Stop
5 St
Bus Stop
9 St
Bus Stop
5th Street & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.4% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Battle Creek (A+)

2. Como (A+)

3. Dayton's Bluff (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Greater Eastside (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Downtown is 108/100 - which is 9% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Thomas Dale (A+)

2. Payne Phallen (A)

3. North End (A)

4. Greater Eastside (A-)

5. Dayton's Bluff (A-)

crime F

Downtown crime rates are 13,254 per 100k, which is 490% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
11,890 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,364 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Macalester-Groveland (A-)

2. Highland (B+)

3. Como (B-)

4. Summit Hill (C+)

5. Saint Anthony (D+)

employment B+

The median income in Downtown is $62,231 - which is 2% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$62,231 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Summit Hill (A+)

2. West 7th (A+)

3. West Side (A)

4. Summit-University (A)

5. Merrlam Park (A-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St. Paul Police Department Downtown Unit
Police
Great River Dental
Dentist
Regions Hospital
Hospital
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Hospital
United Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
United Hospital
Hospital
Bethesda Hospital
Hospital
Children's Minnesota - St. Paul Clinic
Hospital
Saint Paul Police Department
Police
Health Partners St Paul Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 6
Fire Station
West Side Community Health Services
Clinic
Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
St. Paul Police Department Eastern District HQ
Police
La Clinica
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Rice Street Family Dental
Dentist
Oustland Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Macalester-Groveland (A+)

3. Merrlam Park (A+)

4. Payne Phallen (A+)

5. Saint Anthony (A+)

housing A+

Downtown home prices are $258,700 - which is 35% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$258,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
See more Downtown housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Thomas Dale (A+)

2. Greater Eastside (A+)

3. Como (A+)

4. West 7th (A+)

5. Midway (A+)

schools B-

The Downtown graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (4) F
Juvenile Service Center
Creative Arts Secondary School
Water Lily Montessori
Minnesota Virtual Schools
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Home/Hospital Instruction
Cathedral Hill Montessori School
Christ'S Household Of Faith
St. Paul City Primary School
St. Paul City Middle School
Jackson Preparatory Elementary
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo
West Side Summit Charter School
St Agnes School
Quantum Steam Academy Charter
Ls Mnic
Resident Student/Out Of State
Bridge View Special Education
Minnesota Math And Science Academy
Shared Time Nonpublic
Mmsa Middle School
College Preparatory Elementary
Early Education Bridge View
High Schools (4) A+
Juvenile Service Center
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Creative Arts Secondary School
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Alc Gateway To College
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Home/Hospital Instruction
Christ'S Household Of Faith
River'S Edge Academy
Focus Beyond
Rivers Edge Academy
Community School Of Excellence High
Alc Evening High School
St Agnes School
Ls Mnic
Resident Student/Out Of State
Bridge View Special Education
Minnesota Math And Science Academy
Shared Time Nonpublic
Mmsa High School
Gordon Parks High School
Open World Learning Secondary
Humboldt High School
City Academy
Step Academy Charter School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Macalester-Groveland (A+)

2. Como (A-)

3. Saint Anthony (A-)

4. Highland (A-)

5. West 7th (B+)

ratings C-

Downtown has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Thomas Dale (A+)

2. Highland (A+)

3. Como (A+)

4. Macalester-Groveland (A+)

5. West 7th (A)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hamm Plaza
      Pedro Park
      Rice Park
      Capitol Lawn
      Summit Park
      Cathedral Hill Park
      Wacouta Commons
      Kellogg Mall Park

      Entertainment

      Fitzgerald Theater
      History Theatre
      Minnesota Children's Museum
      Minnesota Children's Museum
      Palace Theatre
      The Palace Theater
      Park Square Theatre
      Landmark Center

      Food & Drink

      Mickey's Diner
      Lee's Express
      Subway
      Candyland
      Afro Deli
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Potbelly
      D. Brian's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 12.4% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      13% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 108/100 - which is 9% higher than Minnesota.
      Downtown
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      St. Paul
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 13,254, which are 490% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      13,254 per 100k people

      470% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      470% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $62,231 which is 2% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $62,23112% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,18368% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
      St. Joseph's Hospital
      United Hospital
      Regions Hospital
      United Hospital
      Bethesda Hospital
      Children's Minnesota - St. Paul Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Como Healthpartners
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Triad Isotopes
      Lloyd's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      MinuteClinic
      Parkway Family Physicians
      Heriatage Health Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $258,700 - which is 35% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $258,70040% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15722% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 92% - which is 3% higher than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 59% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      3 total surveys

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