St. John, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

St. John is a small town in Washington with a population of 685. Residents earn $61,000 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
685 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$61,000 Median Income $27,508 per capita
$200,500 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 39.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,000 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$200,500 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,000
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,500
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How St. John Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population685
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,000
Per Capita$27,508
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$40,044M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,500
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden39.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation1,959 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+77.3%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.5%
Libraries19

Is St. John a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. John receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. John offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. John is $61,000, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. John is $200,500, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

St. John experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

St. John has a population of 685 with a density of 1,022 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Black.

Population

685
Total Population
1,022
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. John vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. John vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. John is $61,000, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: St. John vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,000
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,508
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
IRS Avg AGI$83,041

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,669
County GDP$40,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,237
Healthcare1,797
Retail1,585
Manufacturing523

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.2 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in St. John is $200,500, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,500
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden39.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,236
78% above US avg
Effective Rate3.11%
In St. John, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.2% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. John vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma12.9%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate69.0%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,797

Crime Rates: St. John vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disasters819

Safety Score

St. John has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.1 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall26.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates47.0915°N, 117.5887°W
County FIPS53063
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5-point margin. 78.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%
D 46%

Winner: Republican by 5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below US avg
High School+77.3%
School Test Score5.36
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.5%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities1,797
Restaurants1,237
Retail Stores1,585

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40
FEMA Disaster Declarations819

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.2 min
Drive Alone53.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.9%

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