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Living in Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is a city in the United States. Saint Joseph's unemployment stood at 1.99% at the end of 2024. Saint Joseph's foreign population totalled 514 at the end of 2024.

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

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 Joseph.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 Joseph yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent932.5 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?

6.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 514 people of 7,986 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 Joseph is 2.0%. 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 Joseph 2.0%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 salary4,435 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.99 %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 Joseph. 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
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

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

Mobility and administration

Saint Joseph's nearest airport was SBN, 47 km away and offered 9 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count9 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km47 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSBN3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint Joseph. 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
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint Joseph.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 8.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly precipitation was 62.5 mm in January and 83.8 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Saint Joseph average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Saint Joseph average monthly precipitation, mm03060901206248579698918499861127659JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.778 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 7.72 · Apr 14.39 · May 20.39 · Jun 25.78 · Jul 27.61 · Aug 26.83 · Sep 23.39 · Oct 16.83 · Nov 9.5 · Dec 3.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094871 (BENTON HARBOR)3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.94 · Feb -6 · Mar -2.39 · Apr 2.72 · May 8.33 · Jun 13.67 · Jul 16.72 · Aug 15.78 · Sep 12 · Oct 6.56 · Nov 1 · Dec -3.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00200710 (BENTON HARBOR AP)2Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 62.48 · Feb 48.01 · Mar 57.4 · Apr 95.5 · May 97.79 · Jun 91.44 · Jul 83.82 · Aug 99.06 · Sep 86.36 · Oct 111.8 · Nov 76.45 · Dec 59.18 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00200710 (BENTON HARBOR AP)2Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Garden City Park7,985 residentsLampasas7,988 residentsFairwood7,983 residentsAshland7,982 residentsWolfforth7,982 residentsSilvis7,979 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 8.3 km² comprised Saint Joseph at the end of 2025. Population density was 956 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint Joseph residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.6%Foreign residents 6.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area8.3 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share6.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents514 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density956 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)6Official
Population7,986 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Saint Joseph 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 air quality · range 46–68%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student33%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–64%
Foreign residents514 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population7,986 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent932.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,435 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.99 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area8.3 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint Joseph 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 Joseph?

The unemployment rate is 1.99 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Saint Joseph?

The published population is 7,986 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 Joseph?

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

Is Saint Joseph a good place to live?

Saint Joseph 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 14). Saint Joseph (MI), United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-joseph-mi-021/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Saint Joseph (MI), United States: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-joseph-mi-021/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. 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 USC00200710 (BENTON HARBOR AP) 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 USW00094871 (BENTON HARBOR) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  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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