Maryland
St. Michaels is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,381. Residents earn $73,831 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Michaels receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. St. Michaels offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Michaels is $73,831, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in St. Michaels is $530,200, making it a premium housing market at 88% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
The violent crime rate of 598 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,088 per 100,000, 109% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
St. Michaels enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,831 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,901 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $120,149 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,596 |
| County GDP | $2,787M |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Healthcare | 195 |
| Retail | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.21% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $530,200 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,194,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,194,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $692 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $946 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.21% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Total Violent | 598.2/100K |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 99.7/100K |
| Robbery | 199.4/100K |
| Assault | 299.1/100K |
| Total Property | 4,087.7/100K |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 797.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,290.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7885°N, 76.2226°W |
| County FIPS | 24041 |
Winner: Republican by 0 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.5% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,180/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Retail Stores | 208 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |