St. Marys, ON

Ontario

St. Marys is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,386. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,386 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $49,720 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$970 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 224 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $970/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $970
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.1%
181% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,386
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,538/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$49,720
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty7.5%
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$970
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,125
Rent Burden12.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation1,070 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+4.5%

Community

Commute21 min

Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. St. Marys has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Marys is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Marys is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 48.4 inches of snow.

St. Marys has a population of 7,386 with a density of 1,538 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 1% Black, 2% Asian.

Population

7,386
Total Population
2021 Census
1,538
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages4.9%

Social Characteristics

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Marys is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: St. Marys vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,720

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.1%
181% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Marys is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$970
17% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%
Renter-Occupied19.0%
Housing Units3,125

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

St. Marys has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 224 sunny days per year.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall48.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Coordinates43.2501°N, 81.1330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+32.1%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,538/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.2%

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