West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul is a city of 21,382 people in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Why visit West St. Paul
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 87 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lafayette Bridge, Lexington Bridge, Adolf Muench House and Alexander Ramsey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in West St. Paul
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West St. Paul
West St. Paul is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 20,615 at the 2020 census. It is immediately south of Saint Paul and immediately west of South St. Paul.
From the Wikipedia article West St. Paul, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Lafayette Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Lexington Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge between Saint Paul and Lilydale, Minnesota
Metropolitan Opera House
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Former opera house in Minnesota, United States
Metropolitan State University
School · 3.8 mi
University in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
Museums and landmarks75
Adolf Muench House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Alexander Ramsey House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Amhoist Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Office tower on the west side of downtown St. Paul, Minnesota
Anthony Yoerg, Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Assumption School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Benjamin Brunson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Blair Flats
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
St. Paul, Minnesota, NRHP-listed
Burbank–Livingston–Griggs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic residence in St. Paul, MN
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C.S.P.S. Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Cathedral in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Central Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Saint Paul, United States of America
Church of the Assumption
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church building in Saint Paul, United States of America
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Saint Paul, United States of America
Albert Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Smallest Dedicated Park in the World according to Ripley's Belive it or Not
West Saint Paul Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium
60 Emerson Avenue West, West St Paul
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes87
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.1 mi
1203 Southview Boulevard, South St Paul
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
El Cubano
Restaurant · Cuban, Sandwich · 1.3 mi
870 Dodd Road, West Saint Paul
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Holy Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Chicken, Greek · 2.0 mi
1158 Southview Boulevard, South St Paul
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Saint Paul Flatbread
Bakery · 2.1 mi
439 Robert Street South, Saint Paul
Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00, Sa 09:30-17:00
Michael's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
441 Robert Street South, Saint Paul
Tu-Th,Su 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
Shadey's Bar
Bar and pub · American · 1.6 mi
674 Dodd Road
We-Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu 10:00-22:00
75 more on the map.
History
The city's confusing name comes from its location on the west bank of the predominantly north-to-south Mississippi River, though a myth—that it was named because it was "west of South St. Paul"—was created by Jake H. Marthaler in the mid-20th century and has persisted. The city sits on the site of a previous West St. Paul, which predated the current county lines and was partially in what is now called Saint Paul's Lower West Side. According to the West 7th/Fort Road foundation, Saint Paul annexed the West Side for two reasons: "to aid law enforcement—criminals could escape Saint Paul authorities by crossing to the West Side and Dakota County—and to eliminate the Wabasha Street Bridge tolls which were inhibiting development on the West Side". West St. Paul continued to exist independently in Dakota County from 1874 until 1887, when the city of South St. Paul was incorporated in its place. In 1889, the current city of West St. Paul split off from the still new South St. Paul and reclaimed the original name. The population was 20,615 at the 2020 census, growing by 1,075 since the 2010 census. West Saint Paul is known for its 2.5-mile retail strip along Robert Street.
From the History section of West St. Paul, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship19
Riverview Cong Of Jehovahs Witness Inc
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
1545 Christensen Avenue, West St Paul
Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
1575 Charlton Street, West St Paul
Mahamuni Theravada Buddhist Society
Place of worship · 1.8 mi
559 Humboldt Avenue, Saint Paul
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging9
Kaposia Convenience Center
Gas station · 2.0 mi
1214 Southview Boulevard, South St Paul
Schools, colleges and libraries55
917 Dcals North Extended Day (Edop)
School · 0.9 mi
150 Marie Ave E, West Saint Paul
Academic Arts High School
School · 0.8 mi
60 E Marie Ave Ste #220, West Saint Paul
Healthcare11
Allina Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
150 Emerson Avenue East, West St Paul
South Robert Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1140 Robert Street South, West St Paul
Southview Acres Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2000 Oakdale Avenue, West St Paul
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4560 Robert Trail South, Inver Grove Heights
Map of West St. Paul
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 13°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 40°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 15°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Paul Downtown Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dakota County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- South St. Paul 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- St. Paul 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Mendota Heights 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Inver Grove Heights 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Eagan 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Maplewood 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Oakdale 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Little Canada 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Roseville 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Minneapolis 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- George W. Wentworth House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hobby Lobby Retail Store in West St. Paul, Minnesota (30584071818), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Minnesota State Capitol 2017, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James J. Hill House 2013, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander Ramsey House 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church of Saint Paul from east, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin Brunson House (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minnesota Governor's Residence, Unknown author, Public domain
- Pioneer & Endicott Buildings 2014, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hamm Building 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Street Bridge from N, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-0819-DegreeofHonorBuilding, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Riverview Branch Library (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Paul Women's City Club, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Paul Union Station, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seventh St Improvement Arches, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- InteriorJJHill, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mickey's Diner 5, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adolph Muench House (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fitzgerald Theater night 01, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- David Luckert House (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harriet Island Pavilion, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schornstein Grocery and Saloon (Saint Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Euclid View Flats 2018, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CSPS Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sibley Historic Site, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holman Field Administration Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Finch, Vanslyck, & McConville Dry Goods Co. Bldg, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Matthew's School, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MinnesotaJudicialCenter, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minnesota Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Serbian Home, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodland Park Historic District, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul Municipal Grain Terminal, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Stefans Romanian Orthodox Church, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- O'Donnell Shoe Company Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoerg, Sr. House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Landmark Center SE, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dwight and Clara Watson House, Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John M. Armstrong House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
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