Living in St. Michaels, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Michaels · Census data 2020–2024
St. Michaels has 1,142 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $65,556 (18% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $202,500, the median rent is $839/month.
St. Michaels is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Michaels at a glance
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,556State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $202,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is St. Michaels a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Michaels
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Michaels the median home value is $202,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,348 a month in housing costs.
St. Michaels median household income
The median household income in St. Michaels is $65,556 and the income per person is $26,182. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in St. Michaels: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 403
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.71
St. Michaels demographics
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 308
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Michaels ›
Education in St. Michaels
27.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Michaels have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Michaels
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
St. Michaels vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michaels | 1,142 | $65,556 | $202,500 | $839 |
| Window Rock | 2,477 | $55,694 | $84,900 | $732 |
| Fort Defiance | 3,351 | $56,045 | $37,400 | $856 |
| Rock Springs | 1,013 | $97,155 | $18,000 | — |
| Sawmill | 636 | $35,938 | $39,400 | $656 |
| Purty Rock | 133 | $61,250 | — | — |
| Williams Acres | 643 | $40,539 | — | — |
| Navajo | 2,181 | $32,208 | — | $683 |
| Yah-ta-hey | 507 | $44,068 | $28,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Michaels, AZ?
The median household income in St. Michaels is $65,556, 18% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Michaels?
The median home value in St. Michaels is $202,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in St. Michaels?
The median gross rent in St. Michaels is $839 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is St. Michaels, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in St. Michaels?
The median age in St. Michaels is 40.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Michaels?
The average commute to work in St. Michaels is 30 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Michaels?
The unemployment rate in St. Michaels is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Michaels?
27.2% of adults in St. Michaels have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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