Living in St. Joseph, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Joseph · Census data 2020–2024
St. Joseph has 71,236 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $57,956 (18% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $154,200, the median rent is $898/month.
St. Joseph at a glance
- Population
- 71,236
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,956State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $154,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is St. Joseph a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Joseph
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Joseph the median home value is $154,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.
St. Joseph median household income
The median household income in St. Joseph is $57,956 and the income per person is $32,547. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Joseph: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,255
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.36
St. Joseph demographics
- Population
- 71,236
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 28,756
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Joseph ›
Education in St. Joseph
23% of adults 25 and older in St. Joseph have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Joseph
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
St. Joseph vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $154,200 | $898 |
| Elwood | 1,049 | $62,266 | $88,000 | $839 |
| Wathena | 1,554 | $87,222 | $161,800 | $428 |
| Country Club | 2,935 | $81,042 | $205,000 | $1,129 |
| Agency | 871 | $106,000 | $251,800 | $1,031 |
| Amazonia | 286 | $79,500 | $82,700 | — |
| Easton | 336 | $61,250 | $150,000 | — |
| Cosby | 130 | $57,917 | $106,300 | $778 |
| Savannah | 5,053 | $62,535 | $161,500 | $852 |
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What is the median household income in St. Joseph, MO?
The median household income in St. Joseph is $57,956, 18% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Joseph?
The median home value in St. Joseph is $154,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Joseph?
The median gross rent in St. Joseph is $898 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is St. Joseph, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in St. Joseph?
The median age in St. Joseph is 38.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Joseph?
The average commute to work in St. Joseph is 17 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Joseph?
The unemployment rate in St. Joseph is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Joseph?
23% of adults in St. Joseph 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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