St. Marys, OH Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Everett Mitchell Feb 22, 2026

Grocery stores in St. Marys -recommendations?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $72,056 in St. Marys. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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Everett Mitchell Jul 26, 2025

Honest thoughts on life in St. Marys

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -St. Marys sits at 12.2 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 8,319 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but yo...

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Cora Reyes Mar 25, 2025

St. Marys is underrated, change my mind

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $835 for rent here. The median home value here is around $138,500, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. The school system varies a lot by n...

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Everett Mitchell Jan 30, 2025

Best hidden gems in St. Marys

First post here. We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $835 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 8,319 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a ...

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