Potential dealbreaker: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
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Saint Paul, Minnesota needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 598,199 | 303,176 |
| Elevation | 30 ft(9 m) | 794 ft(242 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | N/A | $283,508 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $1,504 |
| Median Income | N/A | $69,919 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 26% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr | 284 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 59°F | 56°F |
| Comfort Score | 79/100Great | 34/100Challenging |
| Temp Swing | 28°F | 58°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 38"(97 cm) | 36"(91 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3"(8 cm) | 15"(38 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 44 (Avg)7 days > 100 | AQI 41 (Avg)0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8/10 |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 28%Cable: 99% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 33.1 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 43% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 15% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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