Michigan
St. Joseph is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,805. Residents earn $77,765 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. St. Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Joseph is $77,765, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Joseph is $271,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in St. Joseph is below the national average at 170 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,801 per 100,000, 43% above the national average.
St. Joseph is a highly educated community — 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
St. Joseph experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,765 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,707 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $271,100 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $639,000 |
| Median List Price | $639,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $221 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,079 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $721 |
| 1 Bedroom | $777 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,019 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,480 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Total Violent | 169.8/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.4/100K |
| Robbery | 48.5/100K |
| Assault | 84.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,801.0/100K |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 291.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,437.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.8/100K |
| Arson | 24.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 667 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0997°N, 86.4888°W |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.97 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,439/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.5% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |