St. Michael is a medium-sized city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 19,995 people and four associated neighborhoods, St. Michael is the 65th largest community in Minnesota. Much of the housing stock in St. Michael was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local St. Michael economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in St. Michael, where the median household income is $123,318.00.
St. Michael real estate is some of the most expensive in Minnesota, although St. Michael house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that St. Michael has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.78% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
St. Michael is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, St. Michael’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in St. Michael is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In St. Michael, the average commute to work is 30.50 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
St. Michael is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 46.98% of adults in St. Michael have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in St. Michael in 2022 was $48,167, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,668 for a family of four.
The people who call St. Michael home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of St. Michael residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in St. Michael include German, Norwegian, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in St. Michael is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.