Living in St. John, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. John · Census data 2020–2024
St. John has 22,567 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $131,467 (83% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $406,300, the median rent is $989/month.
St. John at a glance
- Population
- 22,567
- Median age
- 42.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $131,467State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $406,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $989/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 97.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is St. John a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. John the median home value is $406,300, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,155 a month in housing costs.
St. John median household income
The median household income in St. John is $131,467 and the income per person is $54,962. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in St. John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,979
- Owner-occupied
- 97.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.6%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.87
St. John demographics
- Population
- 22,567
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 7,844
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. John ›
Education in St. John
43.7% of adults 25 and older in St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. John
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
St. John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 22,567 | $131,467 | $406,300 | $989 |
| Schererville | 29,701 | $89,466 | $314,900 | $1,310 |
| Willowbrook | 1,913 | $89,773 | $280,700 | — |
| Plum Valley | 520 | $142,169 | $339,200 | — |
| Dyer | 16,400 | $107,159 | $322,200 | $1,225 |
| Cedar Lake | 15,295 | $83,381 | $282,000 | $1,350 |
| Sauk Village | 9,678 | $69,973 | $110,800 | $1,502 |
| Griffith | 16,273 | $76,636 | $210,100 | $1,235 |
| Crown Point | 34,393 | $101,686 | $294,800 | $1,485 |
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What is the median household income in St. John, IN?
The median household income in St. John is $131,467, 83% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. John?
The median home value in St. John is $406,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in St. John?
The median gross rent in St. John is $989 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is St. John, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the Indiana median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in St. John?
The median age in St. John is 42.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in St. John?
The average commute to work in St. John is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. John?
The unemployment rate in St. John is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. John?
43.7% of adults in St. John 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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