West St. Paul SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in West St. Paul summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West St. Paul. Key points include:
There were 987 total crimes in West St. Paul in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West St. Paul is 4,398.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West St. Paul is 200.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West St. Paul is 4,197.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West St. Paul is 107.53% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In West St. Paul Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West St. Paul / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 987 | 4,398.0 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 200.5 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 71.3 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 71.3 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 942 | 4,197.5 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 298.5 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 785 | 3,497.9 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 90 | 401.0 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West St. Paul summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West St. Paul. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in West St. Paul is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West St. Paul is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West St. Paul is $317,548.
The median income in West St. Paul is $68,464.
West St. Paul's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West St. Paul Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West St. Paul | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West St. Paul, MN Weather
The average high in West St. Paul is 55.4° and the average low is 36.9°.
There are 63.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.3 inches of precipitation each year with 49.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | West St. Paul |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
West St. Paul, MN Photos
Rankings & Articles For West St. Paul
Locations Around West St. Paul
Map Of West St. Paul, MN
Best Places Around West St. Paul
Edina, MN
Population 53,262
Shoreview, MN
Population 26,714
Eden Prairie, MN
Population 63,051
Mahtomedi, MN
Population 8,133
Woodbury, MN
Population 78,305
Minnetonka, MN
Population 53,064
Lakeville, MN
Population 74,354
Mendota Heights, MN
Population 11,612
Apple Valley, MN
Population 55,679
Golden Valley, MN
Population 21,725
West St. Paul Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West St. Paul
The current population in West St. Paul is 21,382. The population has increased 8.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,382 | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 21,076 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 20,820 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 20,476 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 19,805 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 19,779 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 19,750 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 19,750 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,779 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 19,709 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 19,690 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 19,643 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 19,631 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 19,661 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 19,640 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West St. Paul
See the full breakdown
West St. Paul is:
66.2% White with 14,165 White residents.
5.8% African American with 1,247 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 76 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 243 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 45 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 1,176 Two Or More residents.
20.7% Hispanic with 4,430 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in West St. Paul
See the full breakdown
West St. Paul is 54.2% female with 11,590 female residents.
West St. Paul is 45.8% male with 9,792 male residents.
| Gender | West St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West St. Paul for adults over 25
See the full breakdown
1.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed some college.
10.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West St. Paul completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West St. Paul, Minnesota
See the full breakdown
3.5% of households in West St. Paul earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in West St. Paul earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.1% of households in West St. Paul earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in West St. Paul earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in West St. Paul earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in West St. Paul earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in West St. Paul earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.3% of households in West St. Paul earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in West St. Paul earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in West St. Paul earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West St. Paul | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
