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Living in Saint John

Saint John is a city in the United States. An unemployment rate of 2.32% was measured at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 1,251 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 89% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 80% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Saint John?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Saint John.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Saint John yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent853.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,251 people of 22,567 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Saint John is 2.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Saint John 2.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary5,239 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.32 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint John. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Saint John. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Saint John's nearest major airport was 19 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataGYY3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint John. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint John.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 8.3 µg/m³. Monthly precipitation was 59.2 mm in January and 109.5 mm in July. Maximum PM2.5 in Saint John reached 21.5 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Saint John average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Saint John average monthly precipitation, mm035701051405949599310813010910883906757JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Saint John annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Saint John is 8.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Saint John 8.358 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.5 · Feb 1.78 · Mar 8 · Apr 15.17 · May 21.44 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 28.83 · Aug 27.78 · Sep 24.33 · Oct 17.28 · Nov 9 · Dec 2.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116616 (PARK FOREST WATER)2Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.33 · Feb -7.56 · Mar -2.17 · Apr 3.5 · May 9.61 · Jun 14.94 · Jul 17.67 · Aug 16.67 · Sep 12.56 · Oct 5.78 · Nov -0.333 · Dec -5.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116616 (PARK FOREST WATER)2Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 59.18 · Feb 48.51 · Mar 59.44 · Apr 93.47 · May 107.7 · Jun 129.8 · Jul 109.5 · Aug 108.5 · Sep 83.06 · Oct 90.42 · Nov 66.55 · Dec 56.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP)3Official · parent municipality
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M321.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Hastings22,563 residentsRadcliff22,576 residentsJunction City22,583 residentsLa Porte22,600 residentsNorth Platte22,524 residentsBrushy Creek22,519 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 33.7 km². Saint John's population density measured 719.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint John residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.5%Foreign residents 5.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area33.69 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share5.54 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,251 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density719.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)5Official
Population22,567 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Saint John a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–65%
Foreign residents1,251 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population22,567 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent853.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary5,239 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.32 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint John when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint John?

The unemployment rate is 2.32 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Saint John?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

How many people live in Saint John?

The published population is 22,567 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Saint John?

1,251 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Saint John a good place to live?

Saint John may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Saint John (IN), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-john-in-089/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Saint John (IN), United States: rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-john-in-089/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116616 (PARK FOREST WATER) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125174 (LOWELL WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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