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Living in Saint Marys

Saint Marys is a city in the United States. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Saint Marys reached 7.65%. The foreign population count was 178 at the end of 2024.

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

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

Housing and cost

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent657.4 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?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 178 people of 12,529 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 Marys is 7.7%. 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%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Saint Marys 7.7%95 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 salary2,789 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate7.65 %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 Marys. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Saint Marys's nearest airport was DUJ, 40 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km40 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataDUJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint Marys. 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

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint Marys.

Climate and air quality

Monthly precipitation was 88.1 mm in January and 118.6 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Saint Marys average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Saint Marys average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120886886100110114119108100989691JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.944 · Feb 2.5 · Mar 7.44 · Apr 14.94 · May 21.17 · Jun 25.22 · Jul 27.33 · Aug 26.72 · Sep 23.11 · Oct 16.44 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 3.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00367477 (RIDGWAY)3Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.78 · Feb -8.61 · Mar -4.89 · Apr 0.5 · May 6.28 · Jun 11.33 · Jul 13.61 · Aug 12.94 · Sep 9.33 · Oct 3.44 · Nov -1.33 · Dec -5.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00367477 (RIDGWAY)3Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.14 · Feb 68.07 · Mar 85.85 · Apr 100.3 · May 109.7 · Jun 113.8 · Jul 118.6 · Aug 107.9 · Sep 100.3 · Oct 98.3 · Nov 96.01 · Dec 91.44 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00363311 (GLEN HAZEL 2 NE DAM)2Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

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Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 257.2 km². The population density of Saint Marys stood at 48.1 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint Marys residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area257.2 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share1.42 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents178 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density48.05 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)6Official
Population12,529 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Saint Marys 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–60%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student41%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement57%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–71%
Foreign residents178 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,529 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent657.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,789 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate7.65 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area257.2 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 Marys 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.

Open the official coverage guide
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 Marys?

The unemployment rate is 7.65 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many people live in Saint Marys?

The published population is 12,529 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 Marys?

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

Is Saint Marys a good place to live?

Saint Marys 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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APA citation
ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Saint Marys (PA), United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-marys-pa-047/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_saint-marys-pa-united-states-rent-jobs_3d2b4067ae77,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Saint Marys (PA), United States: rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-marys-pa-047/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
Markdown citation
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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 USC00363311 (GLEN HAZEL 2 NE DAM) 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 USC00367477 (RIDGWAY) 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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