St. John: Economy & Jobs
St. John reports a median household income of $46,250 (1.2× below Whitman County median $55,406; 2.2× below Washington median $100,724), with homes at a median value of $208,300. The surrounding county supports 19,125 jobs (avg $64,512).
- $72,863 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,250 — below the Washington median ($100,724). Poverty rate 15.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 73% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 23.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 72.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $17,930 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,306,439 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $72,863 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $69,510 |
| Median Household Income | $46,250 (vs Washington $100,724) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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 | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $46,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 20% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 19.8% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 19,125 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,233,756,694 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $64,512 |
| 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 | 3,495,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% (vs Washington 5.0%) |
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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 432,674 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 20,603.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Grain, Crop Totals, Wheat, Animal Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 852 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 11,361 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 602,297 |
| 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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 11 |
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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 26 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 7 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 16 |
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 (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Rosauers Supermarket 170 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 21 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
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 | GREATER EVERETT 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 | $447,667,285 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,331.65 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 47,973 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 63.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 9.1% |
| Pct Walked | 19.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 57.3 years (vs Washington 38.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 49.5% |
| 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