Best Places to Live in St. Joseph, Indiana

St. Joseph, IN is a small town with a close-knit community and friendly people. It has beautiful parks, trails, and rivers where families can enjoy outdoor activities. The area also boasts some of the best restaurants in the region with unique cuisines from all over the world. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities for those who like to explore the local stores and boutiques. The town also hosts various events throughout the year such as music festivals and holiday celebrations that bring people together in a fun way. Despite its small size, St. Joseph offers plenty of entertainment and activities that make it an enjoyable place to live. Small city - Northeastern Indiana, 15 miles from Ohio border.

State: Indiana
County: Allen County
Metro Area: Fort Wayne Metro Area
City: St. Joseph

Zip Codes: 46835
Cost of Living: -20.4% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 828 ft above sea level

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St. Joseph, In Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Diversified economy
Small town atmosphere
Arts & culture

Cons
Entertainment
Low job growth projections
Winter climate

What Bert Has To Say About Fort Wayne Metro Area

Fort Wayne is a business center and the second largest city in Indiana. Located in the northeast corner of the state at the confluence of three rivers, it is a diverse industrial and commercial center with an attractive downtown and a friendly, small-town feel for a city its size. Its industrial base has recovered from the 1980’s decline of International Harvester and includes electronics manufacturer Motorola and other high-tech, electric motor and automotive suppliers, as well as the headquarters of Fortune 500 member Lincoln National Life Insurance. Despite the vulnerability of these industries, employment has held steady thanks to the area’s economic diversity.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in St. Joseph is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. St. Joseph jobs have increased by 2.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, St. Joseph's cost of living is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare St. Joseph's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in St. Joseph, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Allen county remained strongly Republican, 54.3% to 43.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

St. Joseph's population is 76,995 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in St. Joseph is Real Estate: $167,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.1%.

SCHOOLS

St. Joseph public schools spend $10,835 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.7 students per teacher in St. Joseph. More Education

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Housing Market in St. Joseph

It's a good time to buy in St. Joseph. Home Appreciation is up 14.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in St. Joseph is $167,400.

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