Top 5 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Saint Paul

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Saint Paul offers a diverse mix of neighborhoods, each with its own charm, amenities, and character. Here are some of the best neighborhoods in Saint Paul, depending on what you're looking for:

1. Macalester-Groveland

Best for: Families, professionals, academics

✨Home to Macalester College

✨Tree-lined streets, walkable, with great coffee shops and restaurants

✨Strong sense of community, top-rated public and private schools

2. Highland Park

Best for: Families, retirees, golf lovers

✨Quiet and residential with Highland National Golf Course

✨Easy access to the airport and Mississippi River trails

✨Lots of mid-century homes and new townhome developments

3. Summit Hill (and Crocus Hill)

Best for: Historic home lovers, upscale urban living

✨Gorgeous historic mansions and Victorians

✨Grand Avenue is packed with boutiques, restaurants, and cafés

✨Strong mix of walkability and architecture

4. Como Park

Best for: Families, nature lovers

✨Anchored by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

✨More affordable than Mac-Groveland or Summit Hill

✨Great access to outdoor activities: lake, trails, golf course

5. Saint Anthony Park

Best for: Academics, families, creatives

✨Near the University of Minnesota and St. Paul campus

✨Strong community identity and local shops

✨Quiet, friendly, and known for its annual art fair

6. Payne-Phalen

Best for: First-time homebuyers, cultural diversity

✨Affordable housing with growing revitalization

✨Vibrant food scene on Payne Avenue (Mexican, Hmong, East African)

✨Close to Lake Phalen and parks

7. West 7th (Fort Road)

Best for: Young professionals, history buffs

✨Mix of old-school charm and new urban development

✨Proximity to downtown, Xcel Energy Center, and Mississippi River

✨Great breweries and nightlife

8. Cathedral Hill

Best for: Renters, professionals, historic charm

✨Mix of Victorian architecture and newer developments

✨Walkable and lively with restaurants and bars

✨Close to downtown and Summit Ave

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