At a Glance
Median Income
$77,765
$54,707 per capita
Home Value
$271,100
Zillow: $148,189
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
2,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Joseph residents earn a median household income of $77,765 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,707. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,643 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Joseph is $271,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,189. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
St. Joseph reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,023/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in St. Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,805
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,765
Per Capita$54,707
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$3,313M
Avg Weekly Wage$986
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,100
Rent$1,079
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$148,189
Housing Units4,828
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property2,023/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
St. Joseph was founded in 1834.
The median home in St. Joseph was built in 1954.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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