Living in St. Michaels, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Michaels · Census data 2020–2024
St. Michaels has 1,240 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $78,265 (25% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $565,600, the median rent is $917/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
- 1,240
- Median age
- 55.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,265State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $565,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Michaels a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maryland median; home values 35% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
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 $565,600, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,494 a month in housing costs.
St. Michaels median household income
The median household income in St. Michaels is $78,265 and the income per person is $61,244. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in St. Michaels: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 824
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 24.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.99
St. Michaels demographics
- Population
- 1,240
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 10.5%
- 65 and older
- 39.7%
- Households
- 624
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Michaels ›
Education in St. Michaels
49.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Michaels have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Michaels
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
St. Michaels vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michaels | 1,240 | $78,265 | $565,600 | $917 |
| Oxford | 706 | $83,207 | $791,700 | $2,250 |
| Easton | 17,308 | $74,653 | $358,900 | $1,197 |
| Tilghman Island | 741 | $45,625 | $299,400 | — |
| Romancoke | 2,064 | $127,670 | $450,900 | $2,656 |
| Grasonville | 3,564 | $120,676 | $459,600 | $1,622 |
| Chester | 4,797 | $102,399 | $487,400 | $1,878 |
| Kent Narrows | 507 | $139,259 | $673,400 | — |
| Trappe | 1,055 | $60,917 | $242,600 | $1,330 |
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What is the median household income in St. Michaels, MD?
The median household income in St. Michaels is $78,265, 25% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $565,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in St. Michaels?
The median gross rent in St. Michaels is $917 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is St. Michaels, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maryland median; home values 35% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in St. Michaels?
The median age in St. Michaels is 55.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in St. Michaels?
The average commute to work in St. Michaels is 21 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Michaels?
The unemployment rate in St. Michaels is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Michaels?
49.7% 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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