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St. Louis Park, Minnesota

St. Louis Park Real Estate

Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.

Updated October 7, 2026 · By Jason Huerkamp, REALTOR®

Key takeaways

What should you know about St. Louis Park at a glance?

St. Louis Park is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 49,899 people. Here's what the public numbers say.

  • Population: 49,899 (Census 2024 estimate; -0.2% since 2020)
  • Median home value: $386,800, 2% lower than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
  • Median household income: $101,648, 4% higher than Hennepin County
  • Homeownership: 57.8% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
  • Getting around: about 12 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 23 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
  • Schools: St. Louis Park Public School District covers about 96% of the city

Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

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Where can I find St. Louis Park homes for sale?

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Housing market · September 2026

St. Louis Park home prices and sales

Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in St. Louis Park was $395,050, up 2.4% from the year before, with 738 homes sold.

  • Median sale price$395,050+2.4% vs. prior 12 months
  • Homes sold738past 12 months
  • Days on market48past 12 months
  • Months of supply3.2end of September 2026

NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full St. Louis Park market report

Living in

What's it like living in St. Louis Park, MN?

The answer

St. Louis Park is a west metro city, and it's about 12 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 25 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 52.9% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1965, and 57.8% of households own their home.

Downtown Minneapolis12min
Downtown Saint Paul25min
MSP Airport23min
Mall of America20min
University of Minnesota16min
St. Louis Park49,899 residents · Hennepin County

Demographics · St. Louis Park, MN

Who lives in St. Louis Park?

According to the Census Bureau, St. Louis Park's median household income is $101,648, 4% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 36.1, 57.8% of households own their home and 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population49,89924,515 households
Median household income$101,648Hennepin Co. $97,653 · MN $89,062
Median home value$386,800Hennepin Co. $392,900 · MN $329,300
Median gross rent$1,644Hennepin Co. $1,487 · MN $1,280
Homeowners57.8%Hennepin Co. 62.7% · MN 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher64.2%Hennepin Co. 54.1% · MN 39.4%
Median age36.1Hennepin Co. 37.6 · MN 38.8
Single-family homes52.9%Median year built: 1965

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 St. Louis Park growing?

St. Louis Park's population held steady 0.2% between 2020 and 2024, from 50,010 to 49,899 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.

St. Louis Park population, 2020–2024
48k49k50k51k2020202120222023202450,031202050,031202149,264202248,914202349,87749,899202449,899

US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Show as a table
YearResidents
202050,031
202149,264
202248,914
202349,877
202449,899

School planning

Which schools serve a St. Louis Park address?

  • St. Louis Park Public School Districtabout 96% of the city
  • Hopkins Public School Districtabout 3% 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.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

By ZIP code

What does St. Louis Park look like by ZIP code?

2 ZIP codes cover most of St. Louis Park.

ZIPShare of cityMedian home valueMedian household incomeHomeownersListings
5542652%$364,600$99,34764.3%Homes for sale
5541647%$461,500$105,95849.9%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 St. Louis Park?

St. Louis Park has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 4 lakes of 10 acres or more touch St. Louis Park; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.

Lakefront homes on Westwood Lake

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Commute & transportation

How easy is getting around St. Louis Park?

St. Louis Park residents' average one-way commute is 20.2 minutes (Census ACS). 60.7% drive alone, 2% take public transit and 28.1% work from home.

Average commute20.2 minMN average 22.7 min
Drive alone60.7%of workers
Public transit2%of workers
Work from home28.1%of workers

Drive times from St. Louis Park

Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.

Economy & jobs

Where do St. Louis Park residents work?

The largest share of employed St. Louis Park residents work in education, health care and social assistance (24.5%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (17.2%). The unemployment rate averaged 3.2% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).

Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).

Industries St. Louis Park residents work in
  1. Education, health care and social assistance24.5%
  2. Professional, scientific and management services17.2%
  3. Manufacturing11.9%
  4. Finance, insurance and real estate11.3%
  5. Retail trade10.3%
  6. Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food7.4%

City comparison

How does St. Louis Park compare to Hopkins, Golden Valley and Edina?

The three communities with the shortest drive from St. Louis Park, side by side.

MetricSt. Louis ParkHopkinsGolden ValleyEdina
Population (2024)49,89919,46221,26353,564
Change since 2020-0.2%+2%-5.7%+0.2%
Median home value$387K$376K$431K$646K
Median household income$102K$75K$109K$129K
Median gross rent$1,644$1,468$1,785$1,844
Homeowners57.8%36.5%70.7%72.4%
Median age36.137.844.244.9
Average commute20.2 min18.9 min19.7 min20.4 min
Drive to downtown Minneapolis12 min16 min13 min16 min

Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.

Cost of ownership

What will a St. Louis Park home cost you each month?

Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at St. Louis Park'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.

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Selling in St. Louis Park

What's required to sell a home in St. Louis Park?

Point-of-sale (property maintenance) inspection. Before listing, sellers apply for a property maintenance inspection permit and have the city inspect the home.

  • Applies to residential, commercial and industrial property.
  • Code corrections found in the inspection are usually made by the seller.

Building and Energy, 952-924-2588. Source: City of St. Louis Park. Confirm before you list; rules change.

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Is St. Louis Park right for you?

Who should buy a home in St. Louis Park?

  • 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. St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park?

  • The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin 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 St. Louis Park

Stories about St. Louis Park: new development, parks, local businesses and the housing market.

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This weekend's open houses

Can you tour St. Louis Park homes this weekend?

Found a St. Louis Park 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.

St. Louis Park FAQ

What do St. Louis Park buyers most often ask?

What is the median home value in St. Louis Park?

The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in St. Louis Park at $386,800, 2% lower than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the St. Louis Park homes for sale in our home search.

How many people live in St. Louis Park, MN?

About 49,899 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city held steady by 0.2% between 2020 and 2024.

Which school district serves St. Louis Park?

St. Louis Park Public School District (about 96% of the city) and Hopkins Public School District (about 3% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.

How far is St. Louis Park from downtown Minneapolis?

About 12 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 25 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 20.2 minutes (Census ACS).

Is St. Louis Park a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. St. Louis Park has a median household income of $101,648, 57.8% homeownership and a 20.2-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 St. Louis Park?

The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,644 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).

What ZIP codes are in St. Louis Park?

55426 and 55416 cover 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 St. Louis Park?

The largest named lakes inside the city are Hannan Lake (about 14 acres), based on Census water maps.

How long does it take to close on a home in St. Louis Park?

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 St. Louis Park require an inspection to sell a home?

Yes. Before listing, sellers apply for a property maintenance inspection permit and have the city inspect the home. (Point-of-sale (property maintenance) inspection.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.

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