At a Glance
Median Income
$51,583
$21,160 per capita
Home Value
$323,300
Zillow: $255,637
Violent Crime
341/100K
1,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr
How St. Johns Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Johns's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Johns a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Johns residents earn a median household income of $51,583 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,160. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Johns is $323,300 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,637. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
St. Johns reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,676/100K. The murder rate is 28.4/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in St. Johns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Johns has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,583
Per Capita$21,160
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B
Home Value$323,300
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$255,637
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden15.8%
Crime
F
Violent341/100K
Property1,676/100K
Murder28.4/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary824/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death27,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,736 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Johns was built in 1990.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.