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White Bear Lake
  • Suburb of St. Paul, MN

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grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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White Bear Lake is a suburb of St. Paul with a population of 24,520. White Bear Lake is in Ramsey County. Living in White Bear Lake offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In White Bear Lake there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in White Bear Lake and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in White Bear Lake are above average.

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About White Bear Lake...
Population
24,520

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$256,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,341
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    50.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    15.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    477.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,778.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in White Bear Lake

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,963
National
$69,021

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