Communities
Saint Paul is known for its rich neighborhood influences. It has often been referred to as being “fifteen small towns with one mayor”. It is comprised of the following neighborhoods:
Battle Creek (southeast side of city)
Home to a large, middle-class population. Battle Creek boasts breath-taking views of the Mississippi River and Downtown St. Paul.
Como Park (northwest side of city)
A quaint middle-class neighborhood sitting on the city’s popular Lake Como.
Dayton’s Bluff (east side of city)
This is a neighborhood in transition. Several of St. Paul’s immigrants have settled here over the years. Swedes and Germans in the mid-1800's and now African- Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and Somali immigrants call this rather tough neighborhood home.
Downtown
Downtown is home to several notable companies and organizations including the St. Paul Insurance Companies, Xcel Energy Inc., and the Minnesota World Trade Center. People choosing to live downtown enjoy a large selection of quality restaurants, shopping and nightly entertainment.
Greater East Side (northeast side of city)
A middle-class neighborhood bordering the 3M Corporation.
Highland Park (southwest side of city)
Known as an upscale neighborhood. Historically, it has been noted as one of the city’s primarily Jewish neighborhoods and is home to several synagogues.
Macalester-Groveland (west side of city)
This neighborhood is both upscale and collegiate. It is home to the Macalester College, the College of Saint Catherine, and the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, it is known for is scenic views of the Mississippi River and the East River Parkway.
Merriam Park (west side of city)
An upscale neighborhood bordering the Mississippi River.
The Midway (northwest side of city)
Named for its location as a mid point between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, this middle class neighborhood houses the warehouse district and the commuter railway station.
North End (north side of city)
A typical blue-collar, traditional neighborhood.
Payne-Phalen (north side of city)
This community is a mixture of blue collar, solid middle class, and some upscale elements. Swedes and Germans in the mid-1800's and now African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and Somali immigrants call this eclectic neighborhood home.
Saint Anthony Park (northwest side of city)
An upscale, middle-class community located next to the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. It is centrally located between Saint Paul and Minneapolis and includes several independently owned shops and restaurants which make it an attractive pedestrian destination.
Summit-University (west side of city)
Summit-University is considered the heart of the local Hmong and Asian communities.
Summit Hill (southwest side of city)
Summit Hill has long housed the city’s aristocracy. Its streets are lined with several notable historic mansions and trees. It has long been considered one of the priciest neighborhoods in Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Thomas-Dale (west side of city)
“Frogtown” is a neighborhood in perpetual transition. Over the past few decades, it has continued to struggle with massive drug and prostitution issues.
West Seventh/Fort Road (southwest side of city)
Traditionally, it has had a large population of immigrant. It is geographically located just below Summit Hill.
West Side (south side of city)
It is the home to the largest Hispanic neighborhood in the Twin Cities area and home to the Cinco de Mayo Festival.
According to the 2000 Census, over 287,500 people call Saint Paul home. The three dominate racial groups in the city are Whites (67.02%), Asians (12.36%) and African-Americans (11.71%). Saint Paul also holds the distinction of having the world’s second largest urban Hmong population.