St. James Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
374 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,806 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$286,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlevoix County
2
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charlevoix County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 19
Feb 1 14 20
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 47
Nov 3 7 36
Dec 2 17 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 107, MI
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Schools

Beaver Island Community School
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Engadine Schools
21 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Three Lakes Academy
28 miles, N • 2.8 star
Emerald Elementary School
32 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
66 miles, E • 1.4 star
Bay de Noc Community College
71 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
72 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
38 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
38 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
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