Living in St. Michael, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Michael · Census data 2020–2024
St. Michael has 20,010 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $131,274 (47% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $390,100, the median rent is $1,483/month.
St. Michael at a glance
- Population
- 20,010
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $131,274State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $390,100State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,483/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is St. Michael a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Michael
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Michael the median home value is $390,100, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,483 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,233 a month in housing costs.
St. Michael median household income
The median household income in St. Michael is $131,274 and the income per person is $54,378. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in St. Michael: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,307
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.78
St. Michael demographics
- Population
- 20,010
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 7,189
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Michael ›
Education in St. Michael
43.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Michael have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Michael
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
St. Michael vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael | 20,010 | $131,274 | $390,100 | $1,483 |
| Albertville | 8,207 | $132,734 | $343,700 | $1,348 |
| Hanover | 3,626 | $156,536 | $447,900 | $1,853 |
| Otsego | 22,245 | $119,927 | $396,700 | $1,765 |
| Rogers | 13,685 | $158,750 | $459,700 | $1,789 |
| Greenfield | 2,894 | $153,750 | $567,700 | — |
| Rockford | 4,597 | $94,162 | $329,200 | $1,046 |
| Monticello | 14,858 | $79,534 | $323,700 | $1,405 |
| Corcoran | 7,302 | $133,423 | $569,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Michael, MN?
The median household income in St. Michael is $131,274, 47% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Michael?
The median home value in St. Michael is $390,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in St. Michael?
The median gross rent in St. Michael is $1,483 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is St. Michael, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Michael?
The median age in St. Michael is 37.6 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in St. Michael?
The average commute to work in St. Michael is 29 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Michael?
The unemployment rate in St. Michael is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Michael?
43.7% of adults in St. Michael 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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