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Life in South St. Paul, Minnesota

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to South St. Paul, Minnesota? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in South St. Paul?
Rick Ellis reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
Like most of central Minnesota, South St. Paul has a jarring range of weather conditions. The summers are short - June to early September - and the temperatures can reach the low 90s. But the winters are harsh and the strong winds that come off of the plains make the freezing temperatures seem even cold. The typical winter includes about 30 inches of snow and it can stay on the ground well into April.In recent years the city has fought a perception that it's the home for a fair amount of minor street crime and vandalism. But over the past decade parts of South St. Paul have begun to gentrify and that change, along with an increased police presence, has lowered the crime rate across the board. It feels like a safe place to live and driving through the neighborhoods, you don't see any shuttered or abandoned houses.South St. Paul is an older suburb and much of the town seems a bit ragged and worn. The downtown area has undergone a renewal in recent years, with several big new building complexes and upscale townhouses. But the Concord Avenue corridor remains a mix of low-rent bars and strip clubs, along with warehouses that seem to be half-abandoned. The houses in Concord (also known locally as "down the hill") are often rundown and badly maintained. But the 7th Avenue corridor (or "up the hill") is a family-friendly neighborhood filled with 1960s-era ranch houses and tree-lined streets.Many of the town's residents have lived in South St. Paul for decades. They bought their house when they were young and raised their families here. But their now on a fixed income and struggling just to pay the bills. But the areas on either side of Interstate 494 have attracted new families drawn to the city by great, old houses that are substantially cheaper than in neighboring towns. South St. Paul is a working class town, down-to-earth and homey. It's multi-racial and friendly. But it isn't a good fit for anyone looking for an upscale urban lifestyle.
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South St. Paul tend to rank in the middle range of what you'll find in Minnesota. Where the school system struggles is with special education, where budget cuts have left the schools with a lot fewer options for parents than in surrounding cities.South St. Paul doesn't have many options for singles. Most of the bars are working class drinking bars and there aren't any hot clubs or good places for dancing.South St. Paul is the location for a small airport, which is located along the north part of the city. The air traffic is limited to small planes, but they do fly low over the city throughout the day.If you're looking for a more typical suburban living experience, then nearby Inver Grove Heights is a better fit. Located on the southern border of the city, it contains many more large housing developments and new suburban strip malls. West St. Paul is jammed with stores and restaurants, particularly along the Highway 3 corridor. It's congested and noisy and the traffic can be difficult during rush hour. All of which makes South St. Paul a good compromise location. It's a five-minute drive away from Highway 3, but far enough away to be free of the traffic problems. Housing is substantially cheaper then Inver Grove Heights, making it a good place for a family on a budget.
General comments   
It's a comfortable, blue collar town. The residents don't have a lot of pretensions and aren't looking for the hottest new restaurant. These are working class people who are friendly and without a lot of pretensions. Some blocks can seem a bit rundown, but the houses are great examples of early suburban living. Each house is different and they all sit on substantial lots with plenty of room for the kids to play.   
South St. Paul, Minnesota population: 20160

How many black people live in South St. Paul? How many white people?
Number of White People17191Percentage of White people85.3%
Number of Black People1113Percentage of Black people5.5%
Number of Hispanic People2609Percentage of Hispanic people13%
Number of Asian People410Percentage of Asian people2.1%
Number of American Indian People332Percentage of American Indian people1.6%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

South St. Paul, Minnesota

Percent college grads: 19.2%
Percent grad school grads: 4.9%
Unemployment rate: 7.7
Median house value: 199300
Median income: 55060


How many singles in South St. Paul?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
161514251.13men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
8446031.4men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
7646211.23men for each woman


Weather History for South St. Paul, Minnesota


South St. Paul, Minnesota Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00310000000
February001613000000
March000121810000
April000001713000
May000000151600
June000000019110
July00000000310
August00000009220
September000000102000
October000001813000
November000121620000
December00247000000
Average year00714434385164640
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02800000000
March010165000000
April00051780000
May000001318000
June000000131250
July00000000256
August00000000256
September00000811650
October00022180000
November09174000000
December03100000000
Average year01093316383742186012


How many hot humid days a year does South St. Paul, Minnesota have?
How many cloudy days a year does South St. Paul, Minnesota have?
How many sunny days a year does South St. Paul, Minnesota have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does South St. Paul, Minnesota have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January014170092414
February016120081412
March03100082514
April03000082512
May03100073712
June9300006489
July311219008687
August23328009578
September0300009469
October03100092513
November03000062415
December00310082416
Average year63258107001004073147


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.