At a Glance
Median Income
$114,594
$51,391 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
Zillow: $214,423
Median Rent
$969/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.8% smoking rate
How St. Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Joseph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Joseph residents earn a median household income of $114,594 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,391. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Joseph is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,423. Median rent is $969/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
37.1% of adults in St. Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,833
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,594
Per Capita$51,391
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$969
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$214,423
Housing Units1,494
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation674 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Joseph was built in 1996.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.