At a Glance
Median Income
$115,350
$59,651 per capita
Home Value
$369,700
Zillow: $520,948
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
9.3% smoking rate
How St. Charles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Charles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Charles a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Charles residents earn a median household income of $115,350 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,651. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Charles is $369,700 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,948. Median rent is $1,788/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
St. Charles reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,067/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
51.2% of adults in St. Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population32,733
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,264/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,350
Per Capita$59,651
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$369,700
Rent$1,788
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$520,948
Housing Units14,014
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,067/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault43/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation771 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
St. Charles was founded in 1834.
The median home in St. Charles was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.