The Town FilesSt. Anthony, Minnesota
City in Hennepin County · population 9,257 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $387,500
- Household income
- $97,363
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 40.6
St. Anthony is a city of 9,257 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $387,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 99% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Minnesota towns.
How St. Anthony ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Anthony is worth $387,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $97,363, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,397 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Anthony | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,397 | $991 |
| Median household income | $97,363 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in St. Anthony
| People | St. Anthony | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.8% | — |
| Work from home | 27.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 90.2% |
Weather in St. Anthony
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F. About 32.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Anthony since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 1965 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 511 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 315 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 11, 1963.
Severe weather in Hennepin County since 1996
Hennepin County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Hennepin County
Hennepin County had 917,117 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,157 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in St. Anthony itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in St. Anthony
6 public schools with 1,856 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 704 | 20.1 |
| WILSHIRE PARK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 687 | 14.9 |
| ST. ANTHONY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 447 | 16.0 |
| Early Childhood Special Education ( | PK-PK | 17 | — |
| Special Education Nonpublic | PK-8 | 1 | 1.0 |
| ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE ALTERNATIVE | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near St. Anthony
- Columbia Heights, MN2.0 mi · 21,973 people · home $277,600
- New Brighton, MN2.6 mi · 23,454 people · home $364,700
- Roseville, MN3.2 mi · 36,254 people · home $352,100
- Falcon Heights, MN3.5 mi · 5,369 people · home $384,500
- Arden Hills, MN3.7 mi · 9,939 people · home $441,900
- Fridley, MN4.3 mi · 29,590 people · home $302,900
- Shoreview, MN5.2 mi · 26,921 people · home $383,700
- Mounds View, MN5.3 mi · 13,249 people · home $324,200
St. Anthony questions
Is St. Anthony, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Anthony scores better for retirees than 51% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 3%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in St. Anthony?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Anthony is valued at $387,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,363, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,397 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Anthony?
July highs average 81.4°F and January lows 5.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.7 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does St. Anthony get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Anthony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)