Saint Joseph, Michigan · ZIP 49085

Saint Joseph — ZIP 49085

Saint Joseph (49085) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $344K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$344K

Median rent$1,778/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$344K

Median Rent

$1,778/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,001

Violent Crime

756

Property Crime

2,245

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Berrien County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Brown School	PK–05	410	57%	67%
St Joseph High School	09–12	933	52%	73%
Upton Middle School	06–08	690	52%	70%
Clarke School	KG–05	462	47%	47%
Lincoln School	PK–05	423	45%	59%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

23,575

Median Income

$105K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

45 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49085 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49085 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49085 is approximately $344K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49085 in Saint Joseph has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.