At a Glance
Median Income
$127,449
$53,724 per capita
Home Value
$370,800
Zillow: $348,866
Median Rent
$971/mo
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How St. John Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. John's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. John 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. John residents earn a median household income of $127,449 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. John is $370,800 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,866. Median rent is $971/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
St. John reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 671/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in St. John hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. John has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population21,639
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,699/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,449
Per Capita$53,724
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,800
Rent$971
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$348,866
Housing Units7,400
Rent Burden40.6%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property671/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary60/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation692 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries26
Did You Know?
St. John was founded in 1837.
The median home in St. John was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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