Livability Score

83
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
K Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Amore Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jerabek's
Coffee Shop
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
TK's
Coffee Shop
Burn Unit Coffee Ward
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fresh Grounds
Coffee Shop
Cafe Astoria
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Saint Paul Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
pér-ke-lāt
Coffee Shop
The Java Express
Coffee Shop
Lost Fox
Coffee Shop
Maison Darras
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Black Dog Restaurant (CLOSED PERMANENTLY)
Coffee Shop
True Stone Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Maddies Lanes
Bowling Alley
Dakota County Historical Society
Museum
Minnesota Centennial Showboat
Theatre Arts
AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16
Cinema
Canavar LLC
Art Gallery
Art House North
Theatre Arts
Science Museum of Minnesota
Museum
Alexander Ramsey House
Museum
Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lowry Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ordway Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Xcel Energy Center
Stadium
Landmark Center
Theatre Arts
Park Square Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bedlam Theatre
Theatre Arts
Minnesota Children's Museum
Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
Museum
AZ Gallery
Art Gallery
Fitzgerald Theater
Theatre Arts
Julian H Sleeper House
Museum
History Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (23) A-
KFC
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mgm Liquor
Alcohol
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Regina's Fine Candies
Sweets
Southview Liquor
Alcohol
El Nuovo Morelos
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Smith Liquors
Alcohol
Foodsmith
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Icey Cup
Sweets
Fitness (4) C-
Planet Fitness
Gym
Raddatz Dance Studio
Gym
Midway Judo Club
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Baker Recreation Center
Community Centre
Wellstone Center
Community Centre
Wabasha Street Caves
Community Centre
Boltz Tae Kwon Do
Gym
Curves
Gym
Timberwolf Crossfit
Gym
Never Alone Fitness
Gym
Skyway Fitness
Gym
Linwood Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Martin Luther King Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Rainbow Foods
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Oxendale's Market (formerly R.C. Dicks)
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Burrito Mercado
Grocery Store
Don Panchos Bakery
Bakery
Knowlan's Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
West Side Grocery
Grocery Store
Saint Paul Flatbread
Bakery
Milly's Cakes
Bakery
Cooper's SuperValu
Grocery Store
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Bars Bakery
Bakery
Rivertown Market
Grocery Store
The Buttered Tin
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Lunds & Byerlys
Grocery Store
Bon Vie Bistro and A Piece of Cake
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Co
Bakery
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-Op
Grocery Store
La Boulangerie Marguerite
Bakery
Gertens Farm Market
Grocery Store
Korte's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Marthler Park
Park
Weschke Park
Park
Garlough Park
Park
Mud Lake Park
Park
Emerson Park
Park
West St Paul Sports Complex
Park
Orme Park
Park
Thompson County Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Oakdale Park
Park
Dodd Park
Park
Kaposia Park
Park
Haskell Park
Park
Northview Park
Park
Kennedy Park
Park
Belvidere Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Ivy Hills Park
Park
Simon's Ravine
Park
Baker Recreation Center
Park
Summit Park
Park
Groveland Park
Park
Veteran's Field
Park
Wentworth Park
Park
Wentworth Park Playground
Playground
Shops (24) A+
Menards
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Arrow Mower
Home Improvement
St Paul Eye Clinic
Optician
Bicycle Bill's
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Regis Salon
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Holiday
Convenience Store
Patricia's Hair Studio
Beauty
Home Choice
Electronics
Petco
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Doddway Shpping Center
Mall
Innovations Salon
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Hair Shoppe
Hairdresser
Eclectic 887
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
CJ's Hair Care
Hairdresser
Capital Deals Bike Shop
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in West St. Paul.
Public Transit Stops (192)
Stops & Stations A+
Humboldt Av
Bus Stop
Livingston Av
Bus Stop
Humboldt Av
Bus Stop
Livingston Av
Bus Stop
Carmel Av
Bus Stop
Carmel Av
Bus Stop
Heatherwood Apt
Bus Stop
Thompson Av
Bus Stop
Heatherwood Apts
Bus Stop
Thompson Av
Bus Stop
Robert St S
Bus Stop
Bidwell St
Bus Stop
Emerson Av
Bus Stop
Emerson Av
Bus Stop
Robert St S
Bus Stop
Bellows St
Bus Stop
Thompson Av
Bus Stop
Wentworth Av
Bus Stop
Wentworth Av
Bus Stop
Bellows St
Bus Stop
Livingston/Robert
Bus Stop
Wentworth Av
Bus Stop
#171- Hillside Apts
Bus Stop
#171-Hillside Apts
Bus Stop
Logan Av
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.4% B
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in West St. Paul is 102/100 - which is 3% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

West St. Paul crime rates are 4,523 per 100k, which is 101% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
4,154 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
369 crimes per 100k C-
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employment B-

The median income in West St. Paul is $57,142 - which is 10% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$57,142 D
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lifelong Dental Care
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Harrison Dental Studio
Dentist
Allina Medical Clinic
Clinic
Entira Family Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Robert Clinic
Clinic
Stoffels Chiropractic
Doctor
Pain Relief Center
Doctor
Premier Health
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cherokee Dentist
Dentist
Southview Acres Health Care Center
Clinic
La Clinica
Clinic
West Side Community Health Services
Clinic
Fire Station Number 6
Fire Station
Center For Diagnostic Imaging
Clinic
Health Partners St Paul Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South St Paul Police Station
Police
South Metro Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Mendota Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Inver Grove Fire Station 3
Fire Station
West Seventh Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

West St. Paul home prices are $215,500 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$215,500 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools B-

The West St. Paul graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (8) B-
Elizabeth Ann Seton Montessori School
Mississippi Valley Montessori School
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
St Croix Lutheran High School
St Josephs School
Crown Of Life Lutheran
Somerset Elementary
Riverview West School Of Excellence
Special Education
Humboldt High School
Cherokee Heights Elementary School
Open World Learning Secondary
Quantum Steam Academy Charter
Lincoln Center Elementary
West Side Summit Charter School
South St. Paul Secondary
College Preparatory Elementary
Early Education Bridge View
Ls Mnic
Shared Time Nonpublic
Resident Student/Out Of State
Bridge View Special Education
Holy Trinity Elementary School
High Schools (6) A+
Bluesky Charter School
St Croix Lutheran High School
Branch Out Transitional Services
Academic Arts High School
West Heights Alc
West Heights Extended Day
W St. Paul Area Learning Cntr.
Henry Sibley High School
Special Education
Humboldt High School
Open World Learning Secondary
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Brightmont Academy
South St. Paul Secondary
River'S Edge Academy
Focus Beyond
Rivers Edge Academy
Community School Of Excellence High
Ls Mnic
Shared Time Nonpublic
Resident Student/Out Of State
Bridge View Special Education
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Creative Arts Secondary School
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ratings B+

West St. Paul has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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West St. Paul, MN Area Guide

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West St. Paul Area Facts

  • West St. Paul has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West St. Paul crime rates are 101% higher than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in West St. Paul is 3% higher than the Minnesota average

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One of the best suburbs of the twin cities. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) West St. Paul, Minnesota is located just south of St. Paul and is southeast of Minneapolis. The city is considered by locals to be a great option for raising a family, as the crime rates are low and the public school system is excellent with a low student to teacher ratio, which ...Read More is ideal for young learners. West St. Paul is also close to St. Paul Downtown Airport, which serves as the main airport for the region's corporate and shipping needs. The airport also has a flight school and many amenities like restaurants for people enjoy while watching planes take off.

The shopping, dining and nightlife options in West St. Paul are good. The city has a mall (Signal Hills Shopping Center) and many other options for dining and nightlife that keep the city vibrant and gives something for people of all ages to enjoy. The city is vibrant with culture and boasts a high level of diversity.

Overall, West St. Paul is a great place to live. It's an excellent choice for raising a family, and a great choice for anyone looking to live in a safe and inexpensive community that is still close to the main cities. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West St. Paul? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Marthler Park
      Weschke Park
      Garlough Park
      Mud Lake Park
      Emerson Park
      West St Paul Sports Complex
      Orme Park
      Thompson County Park

      Entertainment

      Maddies Lanes
      Dakota County Historical Society
      Minnesota Centennial Showboat
      AMC Showplace Inver Grove 16
      Canavar LLC
      Art House North
      Science Museum of Minnesota
      Alexander Ramsey House

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Pollo Campero
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      Burger King
      Mgm Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West St. Paul? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in West St. Paul.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West St. Paul? The cost of living in West St. Paul is 102/100 - which is 3% higher than Minnesota.
      West St. Paul
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Minnesota
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West St. Paul? West St. Paul crime rates are 4,523, which are 101% higher than Minnesota
      Total Crime
      4,523 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -40%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in West St. Paul? The median income in West St. Paul is $57,142 which is 10% lower than Minnesota.
      Median household income
      $57,1423% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,19018% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Premier Health
      Pain Relief Center
      Stoffels Chiropractic

      A+ Housing

      What are West St. Paul home prices? West St. Paul home prices are $215,500 - which is 13% higher than Minnesota
      Median home value
      $215,50017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04510% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West St. Paul have good schools? The West St. Paul graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% lower than Minnesota
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West St. Paul a good place to live? West St. Paul has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      3 total surveys

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