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St. Michael, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wright County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
19,267 Population 590/sq mi density
$130,814 Median Income $51,936 per capita
$365,800 Home Value $375,985 Zillow
$2,038 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 2,340 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,814 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$365,800 home value, $2,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Michael, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,814
74% above
$51,936 per capita
Home Value
$365,800
30% above
Zillow: $375,985
Median Rent
$2,038/mo
75% above
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
2,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
31% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How St. Michael Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Michael's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
174%
Home Value
130%
Rent
175%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Michael a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Michael residents earn a median household income of $130,814 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,936. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Michael is $365,800 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,985. Median rent is $2,038/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

St. Michael reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K.

Education

44.3% of adults in St. Michael hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Michael has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population19,267
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,814
Per Capita$51,936
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,800
Rent$2,038
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$375,985
Housing Units6,704
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property2,340/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,106/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation953 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Michael was built in 1998.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.