West St. Paul Minnesota Real Estate

Adjacent to Minneapolis and St. Paul lies city of West St. Paul. This city is home to about 19,540 residents according to the 2010 US Census.

Contrary to what the name implies, West Saint Paul is actually located south of Saint Paul. The peculiar naming comes from the fact that the city is situated on the "west" shore of the Mississippi River, even as the waters flow east. Complicating things even further, West St. Paul was created when it split from South Saint Paul. 

Luckily, living in this city isn’t as hard as understanding its strange naming. West St. Paul offers residents the a quiet community with so much beauty to behold, at times it feels more like a rural town. Its location however gives residents swift access to diverse amenities of the Twin Cities. Lush green open spaces, lakes and wildlife are minutes from a vast array of stores, restaurants, theaters and educational institutions.

Homes in West St. Paul offer residents a high quality of life that is rich with employment, entertainment, and housing opportunities.