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St. Joseph County
  • County in Indiana
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St. Joseph County

#7 in Best Counties to Live in Indiana
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A minus
    St. Joseph County is located in Indiana with a population of 272,049. St. Joseph County is one of the best places to live in Indiana. In St. Joseph County, most residents own their homes. In St. Joseph County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in St. Joseph County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in St. Joseph County are highly rated.
    Population
    272,049
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $142,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $885
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      432.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      12
      6.1
    • Rape
      67.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      264.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      974.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,284.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      310.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in St. Joseph County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,599
    National
    $69,021
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