Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
St. Michael is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 19,267. Residents earn $130,814 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Michael receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. St. Michael stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in St. Michael is $130,814, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places St. Michael among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in St. Michael is $365,800, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,038 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
St. Michael has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,814 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,936 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,811 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,984 |
| County GDP | $7,314M |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Healthcare | 366 |
| Retail | 401 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.29% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $365,800 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $519,230 |
| Median List Price | $519,230 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 26.8% |
| Inventory | 97 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,038 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,714 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.29% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,106/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 953 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 32.7 sq mi (84.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1992°N, 93.6895°W |
| County FIPS | 27171 |
Winner: Republican by 29.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 366 |
| Restaurants | 224 |
| Retail Stores | 401 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |