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St. Joseph, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 32 miles N of South Bend, Indiana (center to center) and 62 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Benton Harbor metropolitan area. St. Joseph has a population of 8,789.
In St. Joseph, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in St. Joseph live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, St. Joseph had a median family income of $51,328. To its credit, the people in St. Joseph value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in St. Joseph ($13,100). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The streets of St. Joseph are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 58% of housing units in St. Joseph are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in St. Joseph has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In St. Joseph, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in St. Joseph than in most places of its size.
St Joseph strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing St Joseph to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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