South St Paul City Property Records in Minnesota

South St. Paul property records document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed value, taxes, sales history, plats, mortgages, liens, and other recorded real-estate interests for property within City of South St. Paul, Minnesota. Users can access official parcel, tax, valuation, and assessment information through Dakota County Property Taxation & Records and its online Dakota County Property Information Search. Recorded legal instruments—such as deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and plats—are maintained by the Dakota County Recorder. For court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, probate transfers, or civil judgments affecting title, users can search records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch via Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) or contact Dakota County District Court. For local zoning, permits, and city property-related guidance, users may consult City of South St. Paul departments and official city resources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$84,472
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$266,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,999
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,128 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
72%
Population
Population:
20,633

South St Paul Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in South St. Paul. It provides counts for violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, and for property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The reported counts are 0 murders, 3 robberies, 62 assaults, 273 property crimes, 30 burglaries, and 33 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show how many incidents of each type were reported in South St. Paul. Each category is listed as a count, so readers can see which types of reported crime occur most often and compare violent and property crime. The data reflects only reported incidents.

Robberies
Robberies:
3
Burglary
Burglary:
30
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
33
Theft
Theft:
210
Assault
Assault:
62
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
7

What Is the Population Profile of South St Paul

South St. Paul's racial and ethnic composition is shown by population count and percentage for each group. The three largest groups are White (71%, 14,704 residents), Hispanic (17%, 3,596 residents), and Black (5%, 938 residents). Two + Races makes up 4% of the population (873 residents), and Asian residents make up 2% (434 residents). The American Indian, Other Race, and Pacific Islander groups also appear in the data.

White
71%
14,704
Hispanic
17%
3,596
Black
5%
938
Two + Races
4%
873
Asian
2%
434
American Indian
0.33%
69
Other Race
0.09%
19
Pacific Islander
0%
0

South St Paul, Ratings Compared Across Minnesota B

South St. Paul's city ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Commute (A-), Access to Outdoor Activities (A-), and Access to Parks (A-). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (C+), Weather (C+), and Housing (B-). These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is South St Paul

South St. Paul's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (22%), and Some College (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
22%
Some College
13%
Associate Degree
11%
Masters Degree
7%
Below High School
7%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

South St. Paul's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (34%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (24%) and Before 1939 (23%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
34%
1960 - 1979
24%
Before 1939
23%
1980 - 1999
11%
2000 - Present
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

South St. Paul's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (28%) and 4 Bedrooms (19%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
28%
4 Bedrooms
19%
1 Bedroom
12%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

South St. Paul's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (15%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
15%
65 Plus
15%
35 - 44
14%
55 - 64
13%
45 - 54
12%
Under 10
12%
10 - 17
11%
18 - 24
9%

Property Market Trends at South St Paul

South St Paul's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $266,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,128 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in South St Paul's dynamic real estate landscape.

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