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Retirement community in St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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St. Louis Park, Minnesota Retirement Guide

established retirement community
35

Retirement Score

St. Louis Park, Minnesota at a Glance

Median Home Price
$357,900
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income have income-based partial exemptions.
Avg January Low
6.4°F
Cost of Living Index
97.5 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
35 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for St. Louis Park, Minnesota, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
97.5 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$94,263High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

St. Louis Park's cost of living is 2.5% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$357,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,504High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
58.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in St. Louis Park using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$775

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$871

Median home price used: $357,900

Median rent reference: $1,504 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
50.3 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. St. Louis Park scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income have income-based partial exemptions.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Minnesota has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 258 sunny days a year and an average January low of 6.4°F, St. Louis Park offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
18.9 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
12.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
49,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
36.0High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
17.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
4.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
80.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
5.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
5.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in St. Louis Park

Is St. Louis Park, Minnesota a good place to retire?▾

St. Louis Park, Minnesota is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 98, roughly 3% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $357,900.

Does Minnesota tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Minnesota residents: State income tax; Social Security and retirement income have income-based partial exemptions.

What is the climate like in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?▾

St. Louis Park, Minnesota has January average low around 6°F, July average high around 81°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in St. Louis Park, Minnesota?▾

St. Louis Park scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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