St. Maries 70 Excellent
St. Maries Livability #54 ranked city in Idaho#6,951 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. Maries

PROS
  • 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

    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

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

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • 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

    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.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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What's it like Living in St. Maries?

St. Maries, Idaho is a smaller city with a population of 3,219 people. According to the most recent Census, 97% of St. Maries residents are White, 1% American Indian and Alaskan and 0% Black. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? St. Maries offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 17 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in St. Maries could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Idaho if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like crime, health & safety, education, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in St. Maries and in the areas around St. Maries is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 69 out of 100, St. Maries is ranked #7,190 in the United States and #57 in Idaho. For each of the livability categories, we know that St. Maries ranks very well for crime (A+), cost of living (A) and housing (A-). On a more negative note, St. Maries does not have favorable ranks for the following: amenities (F) and employment (D-). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, St. Maries has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in St. Maries. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in St. Maries are affordable. The median home price for St. Maries homes is $157,900, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in St. Maries, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.3, which is 2.9% lower than the Idaho average.

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      St. Maries transportation information

      Statistic St. Maries Idaho National
      Average one way commute17min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.8%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.7%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.8%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The St. Maries, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).