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Dayton’s Bluff is a colorful neighborhood next to downtown St. Paul
Dayton’s Bluff is a community-driven part of Saint Paul that overlooks the Mississippi River. This walkable neighborhood next to Downtown has no shortage of things to do, with green spaces like Swede Hollow Park, restaurants along Seventh Street and Hmong Village. Events like neighborhood cleanups and Fiesta Latina give residents plenty of opportunities to come together. Downtown Saint Paul is 2 miles away, while downtown Minneapolis is 10 miles away.
Artwork fills East Side Sculpture Park.
Dayton's Bluff offers skyline views of downtown St. Paul.
The Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary is built on former industrial land with wetlands and wildlife.
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Renters and homeowners live in Dayton’s Bluff
Over 50% of Dayton’s Bluff residents rent, including Tim Marino, community organizer with the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council (DBCC). “I like living in Dayton’s Bluff because it feels like there’s a good mix of things in there, and there’s a cohesion with that mix,” he says. Turn-of-the-century homes, like bungalows, Craftsman styles and workers’ cottages, are common, but you can find some midcentury ranch-style homes and Garrison Colonials. Townhouses, duplexes and apartment complexes are scattered throughout the neighborhood.
The median sale price for a single-family home is on par with East Side neighborhoods like Payne-Phalen and Parkway-Greenbrier. Depending on size and condition, prices range from the mid-$100,000s to the low $500,000s for single-family and multifamily properties. Townhouses generally cost between the high $100,000s and the low $300,000s.
Dayton's Bluff is highly sought out for the unique colors and style of homes within St. Paul.
Colorful homes fill the residential streets of Dayton's Bluff.
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Students can attend the highly rated Capitol Hill Magnet School
As part of the Saint Paul Public School District, families apply to their preferred schools rather than attending an assigned one. Priority enrollment is given to students based on factors like interest in magnet programs, and nearby options include the highly rated Capitol Hill Magnet School. Metro State University, a public university with over 60 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs, has its main campus in the neighborhood.
Central Senior High School offers a well-maintained athletic complex and stadium.
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo is a magnet school in St. Paul.
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Commuters take public transportation, carshares and Interstate 94
Dayton’s Bluff is designed to be pedestrian-friendly. “It’s one of the old streetcar neighborhoods of Saint Paul,” Marino says. “So, it still has that walkable feel, especially in the western part of Dayton’s Bluff.” Metro Transit offers high-frequency bus routes and the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit along Interstate 94. Another option is Evie, a nonprofit carshare network in the Twin Cities. “It’s cheaper than an Uber, and you pick it up and drop it off like it’s a Lime scooter,” Marino says. Taking Interstate 94 gets you to downtown Saint Paul in under 10 minutes and downtown Minneapolis in 20 minutes.
Interstate 94 leads to downtown Minneapolis.
You can also take Interstate 35-East to get around.
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Plenty of outdoor recreation in Dayton’s Bluff
Like most Saint Paul neighborhoods, Dayton’s Bluff has no shortage of parks. Both Margaret Park and Wicahapi have amenities like playgrounds, picnic shelters and athletic courts and fields, but more people know Wicahapi for its historic Sioux burial ground and scenic overlook. “There are some amazing views of downtown and over the riverside,” Marino says. “In my opinion, it’s the best view in Saint Paul.” At Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center, you can sign up for gaming clubs, crafting groups and free after-school and summer childcare programs and regular free meal distributions. Swede Hollow Park is a natural escape with multiuse trails, a stream and arch bridges. “That place is an absolute gem,” Marino says. “It really feels like you walk a little bit of distance and you’re in a completely different part of the world than in the middle of the city.” As a Minneapolis native, he compares it to the Minnehaha Creek area in Hiawatha. After visiting the park, you can get coffee at Swede Hollow Cafe.
The DBCC regularly schedules park cleanups and helps maintain a community garden, but that is only part of what it does. Marino says that the DBCC acts as a go-between for residents and the city council, including advocating for businesses impacted by Seventh Street renovations and ensuring that public transportation reaches as many people as possible.
Murals decorate Margaret Park.
Margaret Park has outdoor amenities for soccer, football, ultimate frisbee and volleyball.
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Murals and restaurants line Seventh Street
Colorful murals decorate the Intertribal Cultural Corridor, a stretch of supermarkets, restaurants and businesses along Seventh Street. “A lot of the murals reflect different aspects of the community, and it’s always cool to walk by, even if you’ve seen it many times before,” Marino says. Businesses in the corridor include"
Mañana Restaurant, which has Salvadorian dishes like pupusas
Centromex Supermercado, a locally owned grocery store
La Michoacana Purepecha, which serves ice cream, popsicles and aqua frescas
Cafeto, a coffee shop with sandwiches, pastries and locally roasted beans
Indigenious Roots Cultural Arts Center, a community gathering space
There are more restaurants and breweries across Dayton’s Bluff, including at Hmong Village, an indoor market with over 200 vendors selling food, clothes and fresh produce.
Centromex Supermercado is a local grocery store located on Seventh Street.
Mississippi Market is one of several grocery options in the neighborhood.
Throughout Hmong Village, there are authentic Hmong food stalls providing hot foods.
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Locals come together for events like Fiesta Latina
Every September, the Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio hosts Fiesta Latina, a day-long festival that draws thousands of people to the neighborhood. Programming includes fun activities like live music, folkloric dancing and an art market, as well as community resources like a job fair and free medical exams.
Another popular event is Art in the Hollow, a free art festival held at Swede Hollow Park every June. You can listen to live music, watch real-time plein air painting and admire work from over 100 artists.
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
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4.0Current Resident
1/17/2025Niche Review
Parks have been neglected. Lot of amenities that should be working aren't. There is not really a sense of community I get while living here as most of the units are rentals. I do like the commute time as it's close to 94 and the neighborhood has been slowly improving with more investment coming into the area.
3.0Niche User
4/21/2016Niche Review
Placements on lightbulbs are needed.
3.0Current Resident
6/2/2023Niche Review
At least my street, good neighbors, fairly quiet. What I would like to see changed is the crime rate around loud area.
3.0Niche User
7/13/2016Niche Review
Everyone likes to be in their own business and respect other people's businesses.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dayton's Bluff
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Dayton's Bluff Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dayton's Bluff, Saint Paul sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Dayton's Bluff, Saint Paul over the last 12 months is $252,875, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 750 Margaret Street: A vibrant 1887 Queen Anne Victorian; fully-appointed with ornate façade, prominent stacked bay windows with stained glass, and original millwork. From the elaborate front porch with gingerbread trim, the first floor opens into the foyer, where you can't miss the newel post lamp, a hallmark for the time. With hardwood floors throughout, you'll find a powder room
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Meticulously maintained by the same owner since 1998, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath twin-home offers an exceptional opportunity at a hard-to-find price point for its condition. The home features a spaciousliving room and a bright dining area with ceramic flooring and a patio door leading to the backyard patio perfect for everyday living and entertaining.The updated kitchen showcases durable
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This beautiful home offers a private driveway and a spacious car garage. Updated inside and out, the home feature fresh paint, new appliances, new flooring, and a brand-new AC system to keep you cool during the summer months. The unfinished basement provides excellent potential to add additional living space and increase square footage to suit your needs. With modern updates, functional layout,
Our 55+ rent-restricted apartments are more affordable than anything else in the neighborhood! Located at the corner of 7th Street and Bates Avenue, right next door to the new Mississippi Market in East St. Paul, The Cambric independent senior apartment homes for adults 55 years and older, feature first-rate amenities and an amazing location. Enjoy views of the downtown Saint Paul skyline and
Updated home in prime location! Don't miss this beautifully updated home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 large ceramic tile bathrooms, and a generous main floor family room. Enjoy the added flexibility of an upstairs den, loft and convenient laundry area. Set on a roomy lot close to shops, parks, and major highways - this one has it all.
Property Id: 1928835Large 1/1 in stately 1880s mansion turned apartment. Ground floor, large porch, quiet corner, across from Indian Mounds Park w/ glorious Mississippi River + downtown views.High ceilings with architectural touches, large living room, full kitchen w/ dining table. Queen bed in bedroom and open connected room w/ desk / twin bed. Sleeper sofa in living room. Easy
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Property Id: 1383334This unit has plenty of sunlight throughout, everything is brand new from the kitchen to the bathroom to the carpet, paint and appliances. Tenants are responsible for electric and gas.Landlord pays water, trash, lawn care and snow removal. Sorry, no pets are allowed. Section 8/HCV is accepted. Please contact with questions.
Property Id: 1948879Step into a spacious 1BR tucked inside a stately 1880s mansion, perched directly across from Indian Mounds Park with sweeping river and city views. Located on the ground floor of our 3-story building, this bright unit is perfect for 1-2 guests and even welcomes pets (with fees).Quiet corner living, free and easy street parking, shared washer/dryer in the
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