Saint Paul, MN Senior Living

St Paul is the capital city of Minnesota, and its second largest city. It is one of the Twin Cities of Minnesota, along with the state’s largest city, Minneapolis. St Paul is a business and cultural center of the Midwest, and sits on one bank of the Mississippi River. The Twin Cities are surrounded by numerous lakes, which provide many recreation opportunities in both the summer and winter time. St Paul has made its motto “The Most Livable City in America,” and offers many amenities and attractions for residents in order to back up that claim. Senior living in St Paul provides retirees with a vibrant and well-educated community and a great quality of life.

Opportunities for entertainment in St Paul include the Minnesota Opera, the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota Wild hockey team of the National Hockey League, and the Como Zoo and Conservatory. Peanuts creator Charles Shultz lived in St Paul most of his life, and there are many art installations throughout the city celebrating his timeless characters. The St Paul Winter Carnival is one of the highlights of the region’s cold season. The Minnesota Children’s Museum, Minnesota Museum of American Art, and Minnesota History Center are great destinations for visitors and residents alike.

Population

At the time of the 2011 US Census, the population of the city of St Paul, Minnesota was 285, 414 residents. The median age of the residents of St Paul was 30.9 years, which is significantly younger than the overall Minnesota median age of 43.1 years. Nine percent of the population of St Paul consisted of people 65 years of age or older.

Cost of Living

Although the cost of living in Minnesota is just above the US average, living in St Paul is a bit more expensive. As of 2012, the cost of living index for St Paul is 114.5, compared to the Minnesota cost of living index of 104. The US average cost of living is 100. *City-Data.com

Cost of Assisted Living in St Paul

Home values in St Paul and in Minnesota as a whole are very comparable. In 2009, the median value of a house or condo in St Paul was $198,500, while the median home value in Minnesota was $200,400. Both of these figures are slightly higher than the Us median home value, which is currently just below $180,000. Seniors looking for assisted living in St Paul will find their affordable options somewhat limited. Currently, the cost of a one bedroom unit in a St Paul assisted living facility begins as $2,670 per month, and ranges as high as $5,465 per month. *City-Data.com

Crime Rates

In 2010, the property crime rate in St Paul was 62.55 percent higher than the Minnesota property crime rate, and 42.13 percent higher than the national property crime rate. The city violent crime rate was 218.34 percent higher than the state violent crime rate, and 86.09 percent higher than the violent crime rate nationwide. *CityRating.com

Medical Facilities

There are three major medical facilities in the city of St Paul, and several others in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In St Paul itself, acute and emergency care services are provided by the St Joseph’s Hospital, the United Hospital, and the Regions Hospital. *City-Data.com

Transportation

Air service to and from the Twin Cities is available through the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Light rail and bus service inside the city is provided by Metro Transit.