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St. Joseph, ON

Ontario

St. Joseph is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,426. Residents earn $83,000 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,426 Population 29/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $51,700 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $830/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $830
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How St. Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,426
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$51,700
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty9.0%
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units610
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation643 ft (196 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+28.3%
Graduate+6.3%

Community

Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%

Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Joseph is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Joseph is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

St. Joseph has a population of 1,426 with a density of 29 people per square mile. The median age is 57.2 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

1,426
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
57.2yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
49.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
18% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
82% below US avg
Other Languages4.6%

Social Characteristics

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joseph is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: St. Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,000
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Joseph is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$830
29% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units610

Property Tax

In St. Joseph, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Joseph vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+28.3%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area49.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.2%

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