Settlers first started living in Hamline-Midway in the 1850s. Hamline University moved to the area in 1880. The area began developing faster when streetcar service on University Avenue reached the neighborhood in 1890. Most of the housing stock is from 1900-1930. During the 1960s many companies located in the industrial western edge of the neighborhood near the railroads move to the suburbs leaving behind vacant warehouses. The neighborhood along with the city of Saint Paul saw significant growth in its minority population from 1990 to 2000. Changes to the neighborhood that have happened since 2000 have led to some being concerned about
gentrification. The Green Line opened in 2014 along the southern boundary of the neighborhood on
University Avenue. A bus rapid transit line, the
Metro A Line, opened in 2016 along
Snelling Avenue. Allianz Field opened in 2019 on the site of a former bus garage and the Midway Shopping Center. The site is technically in the
Union Park, Saint Paul neighborhood but the stadium is commonly referred to as being in the Midway neighborhood. Redevelopment of the area surrounding the stadium has been slow since opening. In October 2024, the
Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported the
Saint Paul City Council recently approved $3.3 million to support the expansion of Kimball Court from 76 beds to 98 beds, and in November 2024,
CBS News reported that Saint PaulHamline Midway neighborhood has faced growing concerns regarding a rise in crime, particularly related to drug use and mental health issues, with Kimball Court Apartments being a focal point. Kimball Court is a low-income housing complex that accommodates many tenants, some of whom are dealing with challenges such as sobriety and transitioning out of homelessness. Since 2025, the neighborhood has hosted a cat tour, inspired by one in
The Wedge, Minneapolis. ==References==