St. Louis, MI

Michigan

St. Louis is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,926. Residents earn $46,096 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,926 Population 2,099/sq mi density
$46,096 Median Income $13,169 per capita
$115,700 Home Value
$865 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 1,028 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,096 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K (50% below avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,096
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,700
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 189/100K
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $865
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.3%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,926
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,099/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,096
Per Capita$13,169
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,982M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$865
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property1,028/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary108/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation736 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Libraries6

Is St. Louis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Louis receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Louis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Louis is $46,096, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Louis is $115,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in St. Louis is below the national average at 189 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,028 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Louis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 39.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

St. Louis has a population of 6,926 with a density of 2,099 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.7%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 25.5% Black.

Population

6,926
Total Population
2,099
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
3.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74.3%
Female 25.7%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Louis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Louis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Louis is $46,096, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: St. Louis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,096
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,169
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
IRS Avg AGI$60,876

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)794
County GDP$1,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare106
Retail124
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Louis is $115,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $865 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,700
59% below US avg
Median List Price$132,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$132,500
$/Sq Ft$80
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$865
26% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,958
13% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
In St. Louis, 42.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.4% report depression. 31.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.3%
32% above US avg
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure40.0%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.9%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access69.9%
Healthcare Facilities106
St. Louis has a violent crime rate of 189 per 100,000 residents, 50% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,028 per 100,000 (48% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: St. Louis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent189.3/100K
50% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape135.2/100K
Robbery13.5/100K
Assault40.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,027.7/100K
48% below US avg
Burglary108.2/100K
Theft906.0/100K
Vehicle Theft13.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
St. Louis has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall39.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation736 ft (224 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density2,099/sq mi
Coordinates43.4085°N, 84.6112°W
County FIPS26057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.7%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+87.1%
School Test Score5.23
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,099/sq mi
Total Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities106
Restaurants73
Retail Stores124

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Work from Home4.4%

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