Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Saint Joseph, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$941
Population
7,560
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Coastal town perfect location for families looking for a twist on suburbia
Coastal
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Suburban
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Bayfront
Sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, St. Joseph is an excellent place for families who want a suburban feel with a coastal touch. The neighborhoods are safe and the schools are outstanding. According to Niche.com, St. Joseph Public Schools have the 5th best teachers and the 13th best school district in Michigan. Right at the mouth of St. Joseph River lies the historic Silver Beach Carousel and Museum. Take a spin on one of the hand carved realistic animals and learn about the Silver Beach Amusement Park that was open from 1892 to 1971. The community also enjoys the annual Blossomtime Festival, the oldest festival in the state, which celebrates the agricultural industry.
Locals take advantage of the thrilling coastal views by taking a trip to North Pier Lighthouse at Tiscornia Beach or the Warren Dunes State park where impressive mountains of sand tower 250 feet above the lake. Canoeing, kayaking, and fishing are extremely popular as well. The town also offers gorgeous sights at restaurants like St. Joseph on the River Tavern where you can enjoy fresh seafood by the water.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,953
Average: $108,999
Education
3,275
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,949
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Joseph has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MI is $836 for a studio, $941 for one bedroom, $1,167 for two bedrooms, and $1,586 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$941/month
594 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Joseph, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Curious Kids' Museum
- Tiscornia Beach Park
- Grand Mere State Park
- Sarett Nature Center
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.