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St. Michaels, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Talbot County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,381 Population 1,180/sq mi density
$73,831 Median Income $56,901 per capita
$530,200 Home Value $870,000 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
585 Violent Crime/100K 1,659 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,831 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$530,200 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Michaels, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,831
2% below
$56,901 per capita
Home Value
$530,200
88% above
Zillow: $870,000
Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
585/100K
54% above
1,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.5%
38% above
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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

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

Income
98%
Home Value
188%
Rent
81%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
154%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Michaels a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Michaels residents earn a median household income of $73,831 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,901. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Michaels is $530,200 , 88% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $870,000. Median rent is $946/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

St. Michaels reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,659/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

46.5% of adults in St. Michaels hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Michaels has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,381
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,831
Per Capita$56,901
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

C+
Home Value$530,200
Rent$946
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$870,000
Housing Units904
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent585/100K
Property1,659/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault488/100K
Burglary293/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

St. Michaels was founded in 1804.
The median home in St. Michaels was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.