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East Side Pride
Celebrate east side pride in Payne-Phalen, home of many of St. Paul’s best eateries and an abundance of classic homes. Located a stone’s throw from downtown the city, this established enclave has a history dating back to the 1970s when the area was mostly industrial but has since turned into a blend of residential and commercial areas that is peppered with a wealth of amenities.
Eastside pride is displayed along Payne Ave in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Spacious Foursquares line the streets in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
There is a big local Latino Plaza in the Payne-Phalen area.
Payne-Phalen is the home several restauarants.
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Payne Avenue local eateries
Payne Avenue is a culinary hot spot with a global flair. Before you begin sampling your way through the restaurants, pubs and cafes, a great place to start is Tongue in Cheek. The quirky eatery blends New American fine dining and retro decor. It’s a great spot for brunch or a late-night cocktail. Other must-try highlights include drinks at Brunson’s Pub, pies from Eastside Pizzeria or a hot drink at Caydence Records and Coffee. Payne Avenue isn’t the only commercial street in Payne-Phalen. Arcade Street and Payne Boulevard feature grocery stores and global cuisine.
Tongue and Cheek offers creative new American dishes and craft cocktails in Payne-Phalen.
Brunson's Pub hangout offers creative gastropub fare and a full bar in Payne-Phalen.
Brunson's Pub serves a variety of different cultural foods representing the Payne-Phalen area.
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Local festivals
The regional park hosts a Dragon Festival, celebrating Asian-Pacific cultures with a dragon boat race among other activities. Lake Phalen also hosts WaterFest every summer, promoting both recreation and conservation with paddleboats, performers and prizes. Winters at Phalen Park are filled with cross-country skiing along the trails and ice skating in the park.
Spend the day outdoors
Phalen Regional Park is an outdoor getaway with paved trails around Lake Phalen and a golf course. You can enjoy Lake Phalen from the beach, bring your kayak or sign up for sailing lessons. The park is also where you can experience the St. Paul-Changsha Friendship Garden, Minnesota’s premier sister-city China friendship garden. Take a minute to enjoy the manmade waterfall in the park, originally used to replenish the lake when the water level was receding in the 1950s. The Phalen Dragon Garden is a small corner of the park that’s dotted with sculptures and decorated with book-shaped benches, making it a whimsical spot to enjoy a good book or attend a poetry reading. The Arlington Arkwright Park is a 20-acre neighborhood park that hosts the St. Paul men’s amateur baseball league. There’s a skate park and an off-leash dog park in this community space on the corner of Arlington Avenue and Arkwright Street, in addition to other small neighborhood parks throughout the Payne-Phalen community.
When Winter time arrives, Payne-Phalen residents seek out Phalen Lake for some ice fishing.
Payne-Phalen locals often visit Phalen Lake to enjoy the outdoors, playground & walking paths.
Changsha China Friendship Garden in Phalen Regional Park.
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Classic homes
The neighborhood has many traditional bungalows, spacious Foursquares and Craftsman houses throughout the mixed residential and commercial community. The average sales price in Payne-Phalen is about $230,000, though homes can range in price from $100,000 to over $300,000.
A Queen Anne-style Victorian in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
An orange-colored Victorian house with a turret in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
A stucco ranch-style house in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
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Abundance of charter and public schools nearby
Students in Payne-Phalen have a broad range of schools to choose from, including Frost Lake Elementary School and Battle Creek Middle School, which both have overall C grades on Niche. Johnson Senior High School has a B-minus Niche grade and is where students can attend the Aerospace and Engineering Academy to earn college credit in pre-engineering. Nearby, Farnsworth Aerospace is a dual-campus school that uses aerospace topics to create a STEAM-based curriculum.
Johnson Senior High School features a large campus for students to learn and explore.
Frost Lake Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 1,011 for most Diverse Public School.
Battle Creek Middle is a public school located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Easy access to downtown St. Paul
The community is located just 3 miles from many of the areas in downtown St. Paul, providing residents easy access to all of the city amenities. Public transportation stops through Metro Transit is abundant in the area, and commuters are also close to Interstate 35 East and Interstate 94.
Payne-Phalen is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
Public transportation in the Payne-Phalen area can bring residents to Downtown St. Paul.
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Parks in this Area
Phalen Regional Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Arlington Arkwright Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Eastside Heritage Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Swede Hollow Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Wilder Recreation Center
Football
Picnic Area
Trails
Arlington Playground
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
20 min drive
Bus
Maryland Ave & Earl St
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Arkwright St & Magnolia Ave
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Edgerton St & Idaho Ave
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Maryland Ave & Forest St
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Arcade St & Neid Lane
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Maryland Ave & Johnson Pkwy
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Edgerton St & Hoyt Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.411 Reviews
2.0Niche User
4/7/2016Niche Review
More often than not, I wonder about my safety in my neighborhood/area in contrast to police being there when they need to be. Especially in the summer I can't go down the street to the store without getting catcalled. Additionally, I've called local police about noise complaints about the house across the street from me several times, but I doubt if anyone gets sent. It still happens.
4.0Current Resident
7/22/2018Niche Review
Great place to live and work. Great neighborhood. Very affordable housing. Close to public transportation. Lots of local culture
4.0Niche User
4/25/2016Niche Review
It's pretty peaceful except I have had a moment when dogs would just pop out of no where but overall nothing bad happened.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Payne-Phalen
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Payne-Phalen, Saint Paul sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Payne-Phalen, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $259,459, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Classic charm meets modern updates in this beautiful 2-bed, 1-bath two-story home in the Payne-Phalen area! This amazing home has a fantastic blend of character and convenience in a great Saint Paul location! Close to parks, schools and shopping. You will not want to miss out on this great starter home!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
30,099
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,475
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,743
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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