At a Glance
Median Income
$96,544
$50,155 per capita
Home Value
$231,300
Zillow: $368,746
Median Rent
$941/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
981/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $96,544 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,155. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,061 business establishments, including 383 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Charles is $231,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,746. Median rent is $941/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
St. Charles reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 981/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in St. Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,021
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,055/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,544
Per Capita$50,155
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$15,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,300
Rent$941
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$368,746
Housing Units1,731
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property981/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Charles was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.