At a Glance
Median Income
$60,735
$31,397 per capita
Home Value
$127,800
Zillow: $296,210
Median Rent
$620/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How St. Ignace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Ignace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Ignace a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Ignace residents earn a median household income of $60,735 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,397. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Ignace is $127,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,210. Median rent is $620/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
St. Ignace reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 693/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in St. Ignace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Ignace has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,409
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,735
Per Capita$31,397
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,800
Rent$620
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$296,210
Housing Units1,266
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property693/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault173/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation696 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
St. Ignace was founded in 1671.
The median home in St. Ignace was built in 1962.
22.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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