Cost of Living in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN

Population 9,516 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) sits on the smaller end of the Minnesota city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 5 miles northeast of Minneapolis, St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Minneapolis' $346,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 120
Rent 108

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties)

The median home value in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $365,700 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,413/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $97,784/year is 31% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$365,700
20% above avg
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$702
1 BR
$784
2 BR
$937
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,537
Owner-occupied 62.1%
Renter-occupied 37.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,413
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,027/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.5%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
2.9%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
1.7%
Work from home
26.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.4%
State rate 6.9%
Avg local rate 0.6%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$97,784
31% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,071
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
71% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.3%
Graduate degree 32.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 45.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
187
Max AQI recorded
273
PM2.5 days
69
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN?

St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN?

The median gross rent in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $1,413 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties)?

The median home value in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $365,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties)?

The median household income in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is $97,784 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.

Is St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN affordable?

St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties) at a Glance

Population
9,516
Median Income
$97,784
Home Value
$365,700
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Sales Tax
7.4%
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