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Living in St. Marys

St. Marys, a city in the United States, had a population of 19,166 in July 2026. For St. Marys, 47.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. The city had 12 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population20,546people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,059EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,040EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.65%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,428offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 10% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.99µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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

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 St. Marys.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,183 per month, while the median home value was US$312,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 61.1%, and the vacancy rate was 7.67% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
St. Marys recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,183/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,146 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,040 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes237 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is St. 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 546 of 20,546 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

Median household income was US$74,288 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in St. Marys is 7.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income74,288 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband83.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet1.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet6.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,059 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)28Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,608 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov27Official
Unemployment rate7.65 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in St. Marys?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,608 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,605of €2,832 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,832
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,146
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,605
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in St. Marys Salary needed to live in St. Marys

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to St. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in St. Marys. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents48 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,870 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in St. 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.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSt. Marys highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with St. Marys highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
St. Marys1,428
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,428 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Recorded violent crimes71 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.18 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport26 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportJAX3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for St. 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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in St. Marys.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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 St. Marys is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.99 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202434Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.9 · Feb 18.3 · Mar 21 · Apr 24.2 · May 27.8 · Jun 30.2 · Jul 31.6 · Aug 31.4 · Sep 29.3 · Oct 26.1 · Nov 21.4 · Dec 18.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 6 · Feb 7.4 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 13.9 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 23.1 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 16.4 · Nov 10.8 · Dec 7.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average temperature by monthJan 11.4 · Feb 12.8 · Mar 15.7 · Apr 19.1 · May 23.1 · Jun 26.1 · Jul 27.3 · Aug 27.3 · Sep 25.5 · Oct 21.3 · Nov 16.1 · Dec 12.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72 · Feb 71.6 · Mar 84 · Apr 70.3 · May 94.2 · Jun 159.8 · Jul 116.3 · Aug 165.8 · Sep 132.1 · Oct 111.5 · Nov 42.7 · Dec 77.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI26Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading29.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.14 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,271 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.28 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Marugame (Japan) ±3.4 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.0 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 546 is not 1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.05 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents546 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density310.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population20,546 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics20,537 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value312,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes61.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate56.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad2.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage76.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance8.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher29.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,815 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home11.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans87.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on St. Marys

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Kingsland as a St. Marys alternative in the same region

14 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 3.2% Kingsland vs 7.6% St. Marys−59%
  • Foreign residents: 1.5% Kingsland vs 1.0% St. Marys+45%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,099 Kingsland vs €3,608 St. Marysno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,367 Kingsland vs €3,059 St. Marys+10%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,253 Kingsland vs 1,428 St. Marys−12%
  • Nearest airport: 34.0 km Kingsland vs 30.0 km St. Marys+13%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³ Kingsland vs 7.0 µg/m³ St. Marys+7%
Full comparisonMore about Kingsland

Plainfield as a St. Marys alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1350 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.0% St. Marys+483%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,059 St. Marys+58%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.6% St. Marys−51%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,428 St. Marys−48%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 20,546 St. Marys+144%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 30.0 km St. Marys−70%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,608 St. Marys+12%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near St. Marys

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Yulee 11.0 km away
Rent
1,621 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,427 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with St. Marys, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Rio Rico20,549 residentsSherwood20,535 residentsPrunedale20,560 residentsPittsburg20,569 residentsLos Lunas20,572 residentsPalisades Park20,520 residents

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Is St. Marys part of Kingsland?

St. Marys is in the published commuting zone of Kingsland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Kingsland city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around St. Marys?

The median gross salary is 3,608 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in St. Marys?

The unemployment rate is 7.65 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in St. Marys?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.99 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. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is St. Marys?

Police recorded 1,428 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in St. Marys?

The published population is 20,546 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in St. Marys?

546 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is St. Marys a good place to live?

St. 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.

Is St. Marys part of Kingsland?

St. Marys is in the published commuting zone of Kingsland; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near St. Marys?

Kingsland, Fernandina Beach, Yulee are near St. Marys. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). St. Marys (Georgia), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version e711be1a88c6fd287ef81458ddfd2190]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/st-marys-ga/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {St. Marys (Georgia), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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