Michigan
St. Johns is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,712. Residents earn $63,030 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Johns receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. St. Johns offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Johns is $63,030, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in St. Johns is $175,300, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
St. Johns is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,127 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
St. Johns experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,030 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,934 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,876 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 794 |
| County GDP | $1,982M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $175,300 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 50.1/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 25.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,127.4/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.5/100K |
| Theft | 851.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 50.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 792 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0005°N, 84.5555°W |
| County FIPS | 26057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,832/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |