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West St. Paul, Minnesota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in West St. Paul, MN (Dakota County) — Census median home value $281,800, county listing prices down about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for West St. Paul houses and the broader area.
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West St. Paul, MN is in Dakota County, Minnesota — this guide covers houses in West St. Paul and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 21,076, with a median household income of $70,738. Census data puts West St. Paul houses at a median value of $281,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Dakota County's current median listing price runs $465,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
West St. Paul housing market
West St. Paul is in Dakota County, Minnesota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in West St. Paul and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$281,800
Population (Census ACS)
21,076
Median household income
$70,738
County price trend (2025)
1.49% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
West St. Paul market snapshot
Population
21,076
County
Dakota County
Median Household Income
$70,738
Median Home Value (city)
$281,800
Median Listing Price (Dakota County)
$465,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,195/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West St. Paul's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $281,800. Separately, Dakota County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $465,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dakota County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
West St. Paul has an estimated population of 21,076 and a median household income of $70,738, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
West St. Paul's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: St. Paul (~3.3 mi), Newport (~4.7 mi), Landfall (~6.2 mi), St. Paul Park (~6.4 mi), Falcon Heights (~7.4 mi), Woodbury (~7.9 mi), Little Canada (~8.4 mi), Oakdale (~8.4 mi), Maplewood (~8.5 mi), Roseville (~8.5 mi), Lauderdale (~8.6 mi), North St. Paul (~8.7 mi), Richfield (~9.8 mi), Minneapolis (~9.9 mi), Cottage Grove (~10.4 mi), Lake Elmo (~10.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
West St. Paul data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
21,076
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$281,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$70,738
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,195
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.49%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$465,000
Census place type
city
County
Dakota County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.91 sq mi
Census GEOID
2769700
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in West St. Paul
Schools
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN — 41 schools, 29,221 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dakota addresses may be served by ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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West St. Paul FAQ
What are houses worth in West St. Paul, MN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in West St. Paul at $281,800. Dakota County's current median listing price runs $465,000, down about 3.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in West St. Paul, MN?
For owner-occupied houses in West St. Paul, Census ACS data shows a median value of $281,800. Active listing prices in Dakota County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in West St. Paul, MN?
West St. Paul houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dakota County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of West St. Paul, MN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West St. Paul's population at approximately 21,076.
What's the median rent in West St. Paul, MN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in West St. Paul at approximately $1,195 per month.
What is the median household income in West St. Paul, MN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in West St. Paul at approximately $70,738.
Is the West St. Paul housing market growing?
Dakota County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.49% annual change in 2025.
Is West St. Paul, MN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts West St. Paul's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves West St. Paul, MN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN for many West St. Paul addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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