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St. James, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Charlevoix County County
St. James, MI
At a Glance
How St. James Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. James's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. James a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. James residents earn a median household income of $82,708 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,030. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,047. Median rent is $925/month, with 26.3% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
St. James reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,039/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.