St. Michael is a medium-sized city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 21,681 people and four associated neighborhoods, St. Michael is the 65th largest community in Minnesota. St. Michael has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in St. Michael, where the median household income is $131,274.00. 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.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, St. Michael is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, St. Michael is a city of managers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in St. Michael who work in management occupations (16.53%), sales jobs (12.86%), and business and financial occupations (9.72%). A relatively large number of people in St. Michael telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.06% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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 is lower than average for the country.The education level of St. Michael ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in St. Michael, 43.66% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in St. Michael in 2022 was $54,378, which is wealthy relative to Minnesota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $217,512 for a family of four. St. Michael is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. 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, Swedish, and English. The most common language spoken in St. Michael is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.
