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West St. Paul, Minnesota
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in West St. Paul, Dakota County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
West St. Paul is a east metro city in Dakota County, home to 21,920 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
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Open Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 PM–12 AM$440,000182 Emerson Avenue W, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7144670
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30–9:30 PM$130,000260 Westview Drive ##206, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7167489Listing courtesy of J H Callahan & Associates
$305,0002032 Charlton Ridge, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7153735Listing courtesy of National Realty Guild
$275,000828 Deppe Street, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7165055Listing courtesy of Kris Lindahl Real Estate
$299,9001190 Ottawa Avenue, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7165790Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Open Sun, Nov 8 · 7–9 PM$494,9001112 Seminole Avenue, West Saint Paul, MN 55118MLS #7159091Listing courtesy of Building Sites, Inc.See all 46 West St. Paul homes for sale
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Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
Homes sold in West St. Paul in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
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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
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in West St. Paul was $343,250, up 6.5% from the year before, with 244 homes sold.
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full West St. Paul market report
Living in
The answer
West St. Paul is a east metro city, and it's about 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 10 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 54.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1970, and 57.2% of households own their home.
Demographics · West St. Paul, MN
According to the Census Bureau, West St. Paul's median household income is $68,464, 36% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $106,318). The median age is 39.8, 57.2% of households own their home and 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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
West St. Paul's population grew 6.4% between 2020 and 2024, from 20,600 to 21,920 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,558 |
| 2021 | 20,873 |
| 2022 | 21,807 |
| 2023 | 21,766 |
| 2024 | 21,920 |
School planning
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
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
ZIP 55118 covers most of West St. Paul.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55118 | 100% | $350,600 | $87,340 | 65.1% | 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
West 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
West St. Paul residents' average one-way commute is 22.4 minutes (Census ACS). 68% drive alone, 1.3% take public transit and 19.6% work from home.
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
The largest share of employed West St. Paul residents work in education, health care and social assistance (27.4%), followed by retail trade (12.3%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.5% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
City comparison
The three communities with the shortest drive from West St. Paul, side by side.
| Metric | West St. Paul | Sunfish Lake | South St. Paul | Mendota Heights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 21,920 | 522 | 20,590 | 11,542 |
| Change since 2020 | +6.4% | -0.2% | -0.8% | -1.7% |
| Median home value | $301K | $1,116K | $282K | $520K |
| Median household income | $68K | $236K | $88K | $133K |
| Median gross rent | $1,282 | — | $1,199 | $1,631 |
| Homeowners | 57.2% | 98.3% | 69.7% | 78.7% |
| Median age | 39.8 | 50 | 37.2 | 47 |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 18.6 min | 21.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 25 min | 25 min | 27 min | 22 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at West 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 West St. Paul
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) inspection. A sewer (I&I) inspection must be completed before a property is sold.
Source: City of West St. Paul. Confirm before you list; rules change.
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Is West St. Paul right for you?
Planning a move
Local stories
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West St. Paul FAQ
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in West St. Paul at $301,300, 21% lower than the Dakota County median (Dakota County: $381,000). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the West St. Paul homes for sale in our home search.
About 21,920 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city grew by 6.4% between 2020 and 2024.
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (about 100% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
About 25 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 10 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 22.4 minutes (Census ACS).
It depends on what you need. West St. Paul has a median household income of $68,464, 57.2% homeownership and a 22.4-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.
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,282 a month, compared with $1,548 in Dakota County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
55118 covers most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
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.
Yes. A sewer (I&I) inspection must be completed before a property is sold. (Inflow and infiltration (I&I) inspection.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Drive times from West St. Paul in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.
