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West St. Paul, Minnesota

city · Dakota County

At a glance

21,382
Population
$301,300
Median home value (all homes)
1% below U.S. median
$400,941
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,282/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$68,464
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
22.4 min
Average commute
86.8%
Homes with broadband
44.09%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities3% above
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates92.5%
College graduates35.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West St. Paul Economic Development
The West St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) works to assist, support, and encourage redevelopment in West St. Paul, offering incentives and financial programs to help developers and business owners, including tax increment financing, redevelopment grants, tax abatements, reduced energy costs through Xcel Energy programs, and exterior building-improvement grants.
region Dakota Electric Association
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its member cooperatives, generating and transmitting electricity for those members in Minnesota. It is member-controlled and serves its member cooperatives with economic development services and other support.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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