Living in St. John, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. John · Census data 2020–2024

St. John has 607 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $46,250 (53% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $208,300, the median rent is $888/month.

St. John is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

St. John at a glance

Population
607
Median age
57.3State: 38.3
Median household income
$46,250State: $98,141
Median home value
$208,300State: $564,600
Median rent
$888/moState: $1,760
Homeowners
77.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
Average commute
19 min

Is St. John a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

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 $208,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,260 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

St. John$208,300
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

St. John$888
Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

St. John median household income

The median household income in St. John is $46,250 and the income per person is $30,865. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).

Median household income

St. John$46,250
Washington$98,141
United States$80,734

Housing in St. John: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
300
Owner-occupied
77.5%
Renter-occupied
22.5%
Vacant
8.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1959
Average household size
2.04

St. John demographics

Population
607
Median age
57.3
Under 18
12.7%
65 and older
40%
Households
275
Foreign-born
4.8%
Veterans
10.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black0.5%
Asian4.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. John ›

Education in St. John

19.9% of adults 25 and older in St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

St. John19.9%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in St. John

Unemployment rate
8.3%State: 5.1%
Average commute
19 minState: 27 min
Work from home
19.8%
Drive alone
63.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.1%
Homes with broadband
77.1%

St. John vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
St. John607$46,250$208,300$888
Malden100$26,250$49,500—
Endicott425$45,625$163,000$1,071
Steptoe162$51,136$251,900$1,375
Rosalia513$50,938$197,700$1,042
Oakesdale396$78,750$258,300$575
Colfax2,708$61,914$245,300$946
Garfield475$70,625$221,200$864
Sprague583$67,857$164,000$839

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Living in St. John: FAQ

What is the median household income in St. John, WA?

The median household income in St. John is $46,250, 53% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $208,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

How much is rent in St. John?

The median gross rent in St. John is $888 per month, about 39.2% of household income.

Is St. John, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

What is the median age in St. John?

The median age in St. John is 57.3 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in St. John?

The average commute to work in St. John is 19 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in St. John?

The unemployment rate in St. John is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is St. John?

19.9% 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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