Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Saint Michael, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,569
Population
21,227
Renter Mix
11% Rent
Enjoy rural tranquility and suburban convenience near Minneapolis
Scenic
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Riverside
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Peaceful
Located about 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Saint Michael is a peaceful community strewn alongside the Crow River. Residents appreciate Saint Michael’s rural tranquility along with its easy access to a host of suburban conveniences. Saint Michael’s pervasive natural beauty contributes to its laidback atmosphere, in addition to providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation – from hiking and horseback riding in warmer months to snowshoeing and more in colder months.
Saint Michael offers a variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent along quiet, tree-dense streets. Although Saint Michael is mostly residential, the community contains a bevy of eateries, services, and bars on Main Street and Central Avenue. Saint Michael is also convenient to excellent shopping at the nearby Albertville Premium Outlets. Getting around from Saint Michael is a breeze with direct access to I-94.
Explore the City
Preserve Park is a picturesque park on the east side of St. Michael.
Town Center Park in St. Michael has plenty of greenspace for activities.
St. Michael Town Center has walking paths that connect adjacent neighborhoods.
With an abundance of lakes, the St. Michael area is a popular fishing spot.
Fishing, kayaking, and scenic views are provided by the Crow River in St. Michael.
St. Michael's commercial corridor has many shopping and dining options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,650
Average: $136,550
Education
6,834
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,640
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Michael has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Michael, MN is $1,361 for a studio, $1,569 for one bedroom, $1,764 for two bedrooms, and $1,838 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Michael has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,569/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$3,037/month
2,815 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Michael, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
660 Students
Public
Grades K-5
656 Students
Public
Grades K-5
596 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
588 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
588 Students
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
Public
Grades K-8
892 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
66 Students
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
Public
Grades 9-12
2,240 Students
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,240 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
66 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
- Oliver Kelley Farm
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.