Saint Paul Industrial Sector Outlook
Summary
Industrial land is just 1.9% of the city's parcels but generates nearly 10% of property taxes, and only about 6% of the city's land is developable industrial. The Port Authority wants the council to protect and grow that land before it's converted to other uses.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Industrial land generates about $14,000 more per acre in property taxes than residential land, and projects like Xcel at the Heights will add over $1 million a year in taxes.
All Saint Paul taxpayers, since industrial land subsidizes services for housing, parks, schools, and nonprofits that pay little or no property tax.
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