Moving to St. Paul, MN-The Most Livable City in America

The city slogan adopted by residents of St. Paul, MN is "The Most Livable City in America."  There couldn't be a better description.  The idea of moving to St. Paul, MN has never seen a better time either.  With a population of just over 285,000, St. Paul is not too big and not too small.  It's the perfect size for raising a family, starting a new business, or even retiring.  And if you don't have enough action in St. Paul, MN the eclectic streets of beautiful Minneapolis are just a car ride away.

St. Paul is known for being a desirable urban center with plenty of outdoor activities year round and a thriving support center for all types of competitive sporting events.  A number of major corporations including Ecolab are headquartered in St. Paul, keeping the economy stable and vibrant.  Many artists have also been found moving to St. Paul in large numbers as the city boasts of having the largest concentration of live/work space for studio artists in the country.  Whatever the reason for your move, there is something for everyone in St. Paul, MN.

Why are you Moving to St. Paul, MN?

If the announcement of your move to St. Paul has brought out the naysayers, and you've gotten the inevitable first question, often served with an exclamation point-why?-here are a few interesting facts about St. Paul you can use to sell your move to anyone who raises an eyebrow:

• The weather in St. Paul. Winters may be a bit harsh compared to California or Florida, but the other seasons enjoyed by residents of this area totally make up for it.  Humidity is a slight problem for a few weeks in late summer; but otherwise you don't even need an air conditioner!
• Getting your shop on in St. Paul. Located just minutes from St. Paul by vehicle, Bloomington's Mall of America boasts of being the largest mall in the United States with over 2.5 million square feet of retail space.  It is definitely the place to shop in the Twin Cities.
• Getting around in St. Paul. Bicycle travel is very popular from spring thru autumn in St. Paul.  Metro Transit also serves the seven-county region with 127 bus routes connected to a train line that extends from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America.  Another train line is under construction that will connect downtown St. Paul to central Minneapolis (scheduled to be completed in 2014).
• Travel in and around St. Paul. Afraid you'll get bored with the Twin Cities?  Don't fret.  Megabus offers express bus service between Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison every weekend for under $30.
  St. Paul sports. If you are moving to St. Paul and you're not involved in the hockey scene, now is your chance to totally immerse yourself in it.  In 2007, Sports Illustrated named St. Paul "Hockeytown U.S.A." Enjoy the ice!
• Great Eats in St. Paul. Pizza Lucé has won multiple awards both locally and nationally for serving the best creative and artistic pizza for meat lovers and vegans alike.  They're also known for being a great place to eat late night throughout the Twin Cities with a dining room that doesn't close until 1am.

Moving to St. Paul, MN-Links & Resources

St. Paul, MN Public Library
St. Paul, MN School District
St. Paul, MN Website
St. Paul, MN Map

Compare U-Pack® to Other St. Paul Moving Companies

If your goal is an affordable move to St. Paul, consider U-Pack! When you're moving on a budget and are willing and able to do your own packing and loading, U-Pack is the ideal solution.  You'll find that the price compares to truck rental, but we do all the driving!

Here's how U-Pack compares to traditional St. Paul moving companies:

• U-Pack delivers an empty moving trailer or ReloCube right to your door.
• You load.  And unlike many full-service movers, your belongings are never combined with other household goods shipments.
• U-Pack drives to your new home in the St. Paul area.  Where many movers take 10-14 business days, U-Pack transit times average 2-5 business days.
• You unload.

It's that easy!

Call or click today for a free moving quote and see how U-Pack makes moving to St. Paul easy and affordable. 800-355-1696.

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