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South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in South St. Paul, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about South St. Paul at a glance?
South St. Paul is a east metro city in Dakota County, home to 20,590 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 20,590 (Census 2024 estimate; -0.8% since 2020)
- Median home value: $281,600, 26% lower than the Dakota County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $87,994, 17% lower than Dakota County
- Homeownership: 69.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 27 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 17 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: South St. Paul Public School District covers about 98% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find South St. Paul homes for sale?
The newest South St. Paul listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
$250,000128 4th Avenue S, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7168513
Listing courtesy of Metzen Realty and Associates CO.
$344,900350 18th Avenue S, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7166434Listing courtesy of Gallery of Homes
$324,900125 3rd Avenue S, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7167847Listing courtesy of Cardinal Realty Co.
$314,9001900 2nd Street N, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7165682Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Preferred
$75,0002051 Wilson Avenue, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7166663Listing courtesy of Grand Realty, LLC
$274,900225 Richmond Street W, South Saint Paul, MN 55075MLS #7166097Listing courtesy of Metzen Realty and Associates CO.
See all 56 South St. Paul homes for sale
- Under $200,000 11
- Under $250,000 14
- Under $300,000 25
- Under $350,000 44
- Under $400,000 49
- Under $450,000 51
- Under $500,000 53
- Under $600,000 53
- Under $700,000 55
- Under $800,000 55
- Under $1 million 55
- Under $1.5 million 55
- Under $2 million 55
- $1 million and up 1
- Single-family homes 40
- Condos 5
- Multi-family homes 7
- Land and lots 4
- 3+ bedrooms 34
- 4+ bedrooms 20
- 5+ bedrooms 5
- 1+ acre 1
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in South St. Paul sell for?
Homes sold in South St. Paul in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every South St. Paul sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
South St. Paul home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in South St. Paul was $300,000, up 2.7% from the year before, with 226 homes sold.
- Median sale price$300,000+2.7% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold226past 12 months
- Days on market35past 12 months
- Months of supply2.3end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full South St. Paul market report
Living in
What's it like living in South St. Paul, MN?
The answer
South St. Paul is a east metro city, and it's about 27 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 16 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 71.9% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1958, and 69.7% of households own their home.
Downtown Minneapolis27min
Downtown Saint Paul16min
MSP Airport17min
Mall of America18min
University of Minnesota27min
Hover a community —South St. Paul20,590 residents · Dakota County
Demographics · South St. Paul, MN
Who lives in South St. Paul?
According to the Census Bureau, South St. Paul's median household income is $87,994, 17% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 37.2, 69.7% of households own their home and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population20,5908,425 households
Median household income$87,994Dakota Co. $106,318 · MN $89,062
Median home value$281,600Dakota Co. $381,000 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,199Dakota Co. $1,548 · MN $1,280
Homeowners69.7%Dakota Co. 74.9% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.5%Dakota Co. 45% · MN 39.4%
Median age37.2Dakota Co. 38.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes71.9%Median year built: 1958
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is South St. Paul growing?
South St. Paul's population shrank 0.8% between 2020 and 2024, from 20,757 to 20,590 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,714 |
| 2021 | 20,550 |
| 2022 | 20,539 |
| 2023 | 20,717 |
| 2024 | 20,590 |
School planning
Which schools serve a South St. Paul address?
- South St. Paul Public School Districtabout 98% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does South St. Paul look like by ZIP code?
ZIP 55075 covers most of South St. Paul.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55075 | 98% | $281,700 | $88,386 | 69.8% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in South St. Paul?
South St. Paul has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away.
No named lakes of 10 acres or more touch the city on Census maps.
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around South St. Paul?
South St. Paul residents' average one-way commute is 21.3 minutes (Census ACS). 69% drive alone, 0.7% take public transit and 14.5% work from home.
Average commute21.3 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone69%of workers
Public transit0.7%of workers
Work from home14.5%of workers
Drive times from South St. Paul
- 27 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 16 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 17 minMSP Airport
- 18 minMall of America
- 27 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do South St. Paul residents work?
The largest share of employed South St. Paul residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23%), followed by manufacturing (12.7%). The unemployment rate averaged 5.9% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance23%
- Manufacturing12.7%
- Retail trade10.7%
- Professional, scientific and management services9.4%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food9.1%
- Finance, insurance and real estate7.2%
City comparison
How does South St. Paul compare to Newport, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul?
The three communities with the shortest drive from South St. Paul, side by side.
| Metric | South St. Paul | Newport | Sunfish Lake | West St. Paul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 20,590 | 5,415 | 522 | 21,920 |
| Change since 2020 | -0.8% | +42.7% | -0.2% | +6.4% |
| Median home value | $282K | $378K | $1,116K | $301K |
| Median household income | $88K | $72K | $236K | $68K |
| Median gross rent | $1,199 | $1,122 | — | $1,282 |
| Homeowners | 69.7% | 66.9% | 98.3% | 57.2% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.4 | 50 | 39.8 |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 25.2 min | 18.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 27 min | 28 min | 25 min | 25 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a South St. Paul home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at South St. Paul's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in South St. Paul
What's required to sell a home in South St. Paul?
Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection. A Time-of-Sale evaluation report from a city-licensed evaluator must be available when the home is shown.
- Applies to single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings.
- Evaluators set their own prices.
Source: City of South St. Paul. Confirm before you list; rules change.
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Is South St. Paul right for you?
Who should buy a home in South St. Paul?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. South St. Paul Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to South St. Paul?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Dakota County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
Local stories
What's happening in South St. Paul
Stories about South St. Paul: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour South St. Paul homes this weekend?
Found a South St. Paul home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
South St. Paul FAQ
What do South St. Paul buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in South St. Paul?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in South St. Paul at $281,600, 26% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the South St. Paul homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in South St. Paul, MN?
About 20,590 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 0.8% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves South St. Paul?
South St. Paul Public School District (about 98% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is South St. Paul from downtown Minneapolis?
About 27 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 16 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 21.3 minutes (Census ACS).
Is South St. Paul a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. South St. Paul has a median household income of $87,994, 69.7% homeownership and a 21.3-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in South St. Paul?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,199 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in South St. Paul?
55075 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in South St. Paul?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Mississippi Riv (about 245 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in South St. Paul?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does South St. Paul require an inspection to sell a home?
Yes. A Time-of-Sale evaluation report from a city-licensed evaluator must be available when the home is shown. (Time-of-Sale Housing Inspection.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Which communities are close to South St. Paul?
Drive times from South St. Paul in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
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