Question 1

Is 55116 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55116 in Saint Paul has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Saint Paul city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 55116 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 55116?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55116 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 55116. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 55116 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Saint Paul. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 55116?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 55116 is approximately $460K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 55116 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 55116 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 55116 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55116 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Saint Paul. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 55116 scores similarly to the middle tier of Saint Paul neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Saint Paul — ZIP 55116

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Urban Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
St. Paul School of Northern Lights	KG–06	—	—	—
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary	07–08	—	—	—
EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch	PK–05	—	—	—
Highland Park Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Highland Park Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Highland Park Senior High	09–12	—	—	—
Horace Mann School	PK–05	—	—	—
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy	KG–05	—	—	—