Living in St. Johns, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Johns · Census data 2020–2024
St. Johns has 7,715 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $68,728 (6% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $192,400, the median rent is $887/month.
St. Johns at a glance
- Population
- 7,715
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,728State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $192,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is St. Johns a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Johns
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Johns the median home value is $192,400, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,416 a month in housing costs.
St. Johns median household income
The median household income in St. Johns is $68,728 and the income per person is $38,308. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in St. Johns: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,501
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.29
St. Johns demographics
- Population
- 7,715
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 3,263
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Johns ›
Education in St. Johns
26.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Johns have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Johns
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
St. Johns vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns | 7,715 | $68,728 | $192,400 | $887 |
| Ovid | 1,370 | $50,145 | $110,600 | $849 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | $197,400 | — |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | $131,000 | $433 |
| Elsie | 1,000 | $59,318 | $114,000 | $700 |
| Lake Victoria | 1,006 | $120,156 | $370,800 | — |
| DeWitt | 4,777 | $110,341 | $309,900 | $1,072 |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | $210,100 | $888 |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | $251,800 | $699 |
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What is the median household income in St. Johns, MI?
The median household income in St. Johns is $68,728, 6% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Johns?
The median home value in St. Johns is $192,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in St. Johns?
The median gross rent in St. Johns is $887 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is St. Johns, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in St. Johns?
The median age in St. Johns is 44.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Johns?
The average commute to work in St. Johns is 20 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Johns?
The unemployment rate in St. Johns is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Johns?
26.5% of adults in St. Johns 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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