St. James, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
St. James, MN
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 $57,031 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,172. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,647. Median rent is $805/month, with 26.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
St. James reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 557/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.