Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 25% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
12%
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,065
Population
7,276
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Bask in historic charm next to Saint Cloud
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
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Affordable
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Scenic
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Lush
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Convenient
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Saint Joseph is a tranquil small town located just eight miles west of Downtown Saint Cloud. Saint Joseph residents enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities on the Sauk River as well as a host of nearby parks, lakes, and nature preserves.
Incorporated in 1890, Saint Joseph is teeming with an array of historic architecture. Saint Joseph contains a walkable downtown area, with numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars situated in vintage buildings. The College of Saint Benedict also boasts several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Saint Joseph residents can get to Downtown Saint Cloud in about 15 minutes while the Twin Cities are about an hour’s drive away. Quick access to I-94 makes getting around from Saint Joseph a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,849
Average: $86,702
Education
1,977
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,202
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Joseph has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MN is $967 for a studio, $1,065 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $1,575 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,065/month
662 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Joseph, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
626 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
626 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saint John's Arboretum
- St. Cloud Area Family YMCA
- St. Cloud State University Planetarium
- Munsinger Gardens
- Clemens Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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 February 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.