St. Marys Point: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Marys Point is $113,750 (about the same as Washington County median $115,345; 1.3× higher than Minnesota median $90,958), with homes at a median value of $523,000. The surrounding county supports 95,625 jobs (avg $60,700).
- $112,241 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $113,750 — above the Minnesota median ($90,957). Poverty rate 10.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 50% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 17.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 50.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $142,220 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $15,962,930 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $112,241 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $121,073 |
| Median Household Income | $113,750 (vs Minnesota $90,958) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $113,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 19% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 18.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 95,625 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $5,804,402,245 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,700 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,881,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% (vs Minnesota 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 118 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 50,806 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 430.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Sod, Crop Totals, Grain, Horticulture Totals, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 6,389 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 91,651 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 4,968,012 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 34 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 55 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 161 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 163 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 38 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Holiday Stationstore 2746472 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 2.9 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LONSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,463,410,265 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,469.30 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 267,568 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 18.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 45.9 years (vs Minnesota 39.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12