St. Louis, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,926 Population 2,099/sq mi density
$46,096 Median Income $13,169 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $158,260 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
185 Violent Crime/100K 542 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,096 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Louis, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,096
39% below
$13,169 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $158,260
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
542/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How St. Louis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Louis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
41%
Rent
74%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Louis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Louis residents earn a median household income of $46,096 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,169. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Louis is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,260. Median rent is $865/month, with 30.3% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

St. Louis reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 542/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in St. Louis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,926
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,099/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,096
Per Capita$13,169
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$865
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$158,260
Housing Units1,461
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property542/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation736 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Louis was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.