Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffè Tosi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Expressions
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
Krasl Art Center
Theatre Arts
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Curious Kids' Museum
Museum
Dickenson Stadium (St. Joseph High School)
Stadium
Morton House Museum
Museum
Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Livery
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Harding's Friendly Market
Grocery Store
Martin's Super Markets
Grocery Store
D & M Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Point Park
Park
Milton Park
Park
Dickenson Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Whittlesey Park
Park
Lake Bluff Park
Park
Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Playground
Silver Beach County Park
Park
Botham Park
Park
Margaret Upton Arboretum
Park
Tiscornia Park
Park
Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park
Park
Fisherman's Park
Park
Napier Park
Park
Lookout Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Jean Klock Park
Park
Pipestone Park
Park
Carronde Park
Park
Oakridge Baptist Church Park and Pavilion
Park
Seitz Park
Park
Hall Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Cass Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Shops (8) F
ValueMart
Convenience Store
AGO
Convenience Store
AGO
Convenience Store
b. grace boutique
Clothing
Saint Joseph Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Ship Store
Convenience Store
Pri Mart
Convenience Store
Schroeder Furniture
Furniture
Hilltop Marathon Value Market
Convenience Store
Beaux Cheveux
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hs Petroleum
Convenience Store
Cycle-Re-Cycle
Bicycle
May Street Market
Convenience Store
Japleen Petroleum
Convenience Store
Southtown Shell Value Market
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Sunny's Spot
Convenience Store
Jasleen Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Parritt's Trading Post
Clothing
GSJ Family Stores
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in St. Joseph.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Saint Joseph
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in St. Joseph is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

St. Joseph crime rates are 1,653 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Michigan
Property Crime
1,379 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
273 crimes per 100k B-
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employment B+

The median income in St. Joseph is $60,379 - which is 19% higher than Michigan.
Med. Household Income
$60,379 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Joseph Police Department
Police
Saint Joseph Fire Department
Fire Station
Lakeland Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Benton Harbor Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Joseph Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Joseph Township Police Department
Police
Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Great Lakes Medical Clinic
Doctor
Lakeland Health Park
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

St. Joseph home prices are $205,600 - which is 61% higher than Michigan
Home Price
$205,600 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A-

The St. Joseph graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Michigan
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Trinity Lutheran School
Lincoln School
Lake Michigan Catholic School
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
River Of Life School
Brown School
Steam Academy At Mlk
Discovery Enrichment Center
Arts Communications Academy At Fair Plain
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Brookview School
Great Lakes Montessori
Upton Middle School
High Schools (2) F
St Joseph High School
Lake Michigan Catholic School
The Bridge Academy
Benton Harbor High School
Dream Academy Alternative School Of Choice
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ratings B+

St. Joseph has an overall rating of 76% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B+
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St. Joseph, MI Area Guide

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St. Joseph Area Facts

  • St. Joseph has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • St. Joseph crime rates are 17% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in St. Joseph is 8% higher than the Michigan average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. Joseph? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Point Park
      Milton Park
      Dickenson Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Whittlesey Park
      Lake Bluff Park
      Whirlpool Compass Fountain
      Silver Beach County Park

      Entertainment

      Krasl Art Center
      Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
      Curious Kids' Museum
      Dickenson Stadium (St. Joseph High School)
      Morton House Museum
      Celebration! Cinema Benton Harbor

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Livery
      Panera Bread
      Five Guys
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Subway
      McDonald's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Joseph? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in St. Joseph.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. Joseph? The cost of living in St. Joseph is 96/100 - which is 8% higher than Michigan.
      St. Joseph
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in St. Joseph? St. Joseph crime rates are 1,653, which are 17% lower than Michigan
      Total Crime
      1,653 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      52%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in St. Joseph? The median income in St. Joseph is $60,379 which is 19% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $60,3799% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,25045% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is St. Joseph a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakeland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are St. Joseph home prices? St. Joseph home prices are $205,600 - which is 61% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $205,60011% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79117% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does St. Joseph have good schools? The St. Joseph graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is St. Joseph a good place to live? St. Joseph has an overall rating of 76% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      8 total surveys

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