Housekeeping Help for Seniors in St. Louis Park, MN
Light housekeeping, laundry, changing beds and keeping the home safe and tidy for an older adult who lives there. Post what you need in St. Louis Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Senior Housekeeping in St. Louis Park, MN: the local picture
About 1,048 St. Louis Park residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (13%; 11% in Hennepin County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.
4,072 St. Louis Park households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 1,401 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.
St. Louis Park compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota
| Census figure | St. Louis Park | Hennepin County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone | 13% | 11% | 11% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.6% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,288 | $68,042 | — |
Older residents in towns around St. Louis Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Errand difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins, MN | 2.5 mi | 3,227 | 20% |
| Golden Valley, MN | 2.9 mi | 4,936 | 12% |
| Edina, MN | 4.0 mi | 12,226 | 9.6% |
| Minnetonka, MN | 4.6 mi | 12,084 | 7.6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 4.8 mi | 48,538 | 14% |
| Robbinsdale, MN | 5.5 mi | 2,508 | 13% |
What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with
- Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
- Laundry, ironing and changing beds
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
- Taking out trash and recycling
What housekeeping help costs in St. Louis Park
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,357 monthly median income of St. Louis Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for housekeeping
Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.
Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.
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Senior Housekeeping in St. Louis Park: common questions
How much does housekeeping help cost in St. Louis Park?
At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,357 monthly median income of St. Louis Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?
Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.
More senior care near St. Louis Park
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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