St. Louis is a small town of 6,932 in Michigan, with a median household income of $47,662
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Louis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Louis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Louis 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: 91.1
St. Louis's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Louis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Louis, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,662
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Louis's violent crime rate is 185.3 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
185.3 /100k
Property Crime
541.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Louis is served primarily by St. Louis Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Louis, MI
National Avg
School District
St. Louis Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Louis sees average highs of 29.1°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.3 inches of snow per year.
St. Louis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Louis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,700 and median rent is $769/month.
St. Louis's violent crime rate is 185.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 541.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Louis are operated by St. Louis Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Louis, MI has a population of 6,932, a median household income of $47,662, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
St. Louis averages 29.1°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Louis, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48880.
The population of St. Louis, Michigan is 6,932 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Louis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $106,700, median household income $47,662, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Louis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
