Living in St. Maries, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Maries · Census data 2020–2024
St. Maries has 2,915 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $60,458 (22% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $236,300, the median rent is $871/month.
St. Maries at a glance
- Population
- 2,915
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $60,458State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $236,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $871/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is St. Maries a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Maries
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Maries the median home value is $236,300, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.
St. Maries median household income
The median household income in St. Maries is $60,458 and the income per person is $30,535. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in St. Maries: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,193
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.46
St. Maries demographics
- Population
- 2,915
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,153
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Maries ›
Education in St. Maries
16.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Maries have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Maries
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
St. Maries vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Maries | 2,915 | $60,458 | $236,300 | $871 |
| Conkling Park | 123 | $31,554 | $644,000 | — |
| Plummer | 1,162 | $54,306 | $197,200 | $932 |
| Harrison | 190 | $108,194 | $463,900 | $629 |
| Worley | 230 | $45,536 | $175,000 | $888 |
| Rockford Bay | 336 | $125,192 | $1,112,900 | — |
| Pinehurst | 2,120 | $68,676 | $291,900 | $915 |
| Smelterville | 668 | $48,806 | $154,400 | $815 |
| Tekoa | 690 | $46,250 | $211,900 | $796 |
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What is the median household income in St. Maries, ID?
The median household income in St. Maries is $60,458, 22% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Maries?
The median home value in St. Maries is $236,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in St. Maries?
The median gross rent in St. Maries is $871 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is St. Maries, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Idaho median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in St. Maries?
The median age in St. Maries is 41.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in St. Maries?
The average commute to work in St. Maries is 16 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Maries?
The unemployment rate in St. Maries is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Maries?
16.9% of adults in St. Maries 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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