St. Michael is a small town of 308 in Alaska, with a median household income of $46,875
and a 36.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Michael stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Michael is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Michael city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
St. Michael's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Michael costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Michael, AK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$833
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Michael's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
299.9 /100k
Property Crime
259.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Michael is served primarily by Bering Strait School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Michael, AK
National Avg
School District
Bering Strait School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Climate data is sourced from NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020) from the nearest weather station.
St. Michael's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Michael roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,800 and median rent is $833/month.
St. Michael's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 259.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Michael are operated by Bering Strait School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 2.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Michael, AK has a population of 308, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 36.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Climate data for St. Michael is based on NOAA 30-year normals from the nearest weather station.
St. Michael, AK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99659.
The population of St. Michael, Alaska is 308 with a median age of 19.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Michael: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $78,800, median household income $46,875, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Michael side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
