At a Glance
Median Income
$53,488
$25,700 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $247,627
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.7% smoking rate
How St. Martin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Martin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Martin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Martin residents earn a median household income of $53,488 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,700. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Martin is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,627. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
16.7% of adults in St. Martin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Martin has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,797
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,488
Per Capita$25,700
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$1,040
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$247,627
Housing Units3,280
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Martin was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.