St. Marys, OH

Ohio

St. Marys is a small city in Ohio with a population of 8,319. Residents earn $72,056 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,319 Population 1,781/sq mi density
$72,056 Median Income $32,205 per capita
$138,500 Home Value
$835 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,056 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $835/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,056
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $138,500
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $835
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population8,319
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,781/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,056
Per Capita$32,205
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,733M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation873 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute16 min
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Marys offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Marys is $72,056, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Marys is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Marys has a population of 8,319 with a density of 1,781 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

8,319
Total Population
1,781
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Marys is $72,056, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: St. Marys vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,056
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,205
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$72,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,119
County GDP$3,733M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare106
Retail150
Manufacturing90

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,054
73% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.0 min
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Marys is $138,500, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,500
51% below US avg
Median List Price$201,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$201,950
$/Sq Ft$107
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$835
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,054
73% above US avg
Effective Rate4.37%
In St. Marys, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death7,619/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access77.3%
Healthcare Facilities106

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

St. Marys has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,781/sq mi
Coordinates40.5476°N, 84.3923°W
County FIPS39011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 64.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.9%
D 17.3%

Winner: Republican by 64.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
58% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,781/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities106
Restaurants93
Retail Stores150

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.0 min
Work from Home1.3%

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