At a Glance
Median Income
$130,814
$51,936 per capita
Home Value
$365,800
Zillow: $375,985
Median Rent
$2,038/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
10.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Michael a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.2% (39% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19,267
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,814
Per Capita$51,936
Unemployment2.2%
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%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.