St. James 69 Good
St. James Livability #344 ranked city in Michigan#8,787 ranked city in the USARanks better than 70% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in St. James

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Schools Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      St. James transportation information

      Statistic St. James Michigan National
      Average one way commute6min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work69.4%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.8%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.6%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk12.9%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home11.3%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The St. James, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.