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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. We put together this resource guide for Saint Joseph, Michigan.

About Saint Joseph, MI

Overlooking the vast waters of Lake Michigan, Saint Joseph has been dubbed the "Riviera of the Midwest." A small city with a population of about 8,300, it's a popular vacation spot, and the number of inhabitants swells during the warm summer months.

Saint Joseph is, first and foremost, a port town. Activities like fishing, boating, and water sports are a massive part of life for those who vacation in St.Joseph and call it home year-round. The city is in Berrien County, in the southwestern corner of Michigan.

What to do in Saint Joseph, MI

Saint Joseph offers endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure alike. The area is exceptionally well known for outdoor recreation, but it's also great for arts, culture, shopping, and dining. Some top attractions in Saint Joseph include:

• Silver Beach: Just a few blocks from the heart of Downtown Saint Joseph, Silver Beach County Park is a spectacular spot for swimming and sunbathing. Near the beach is a bustling boardwalk lined with shops and eateries, plus the beautiful, historic Silver Beach Carousel, an old-fashioned merry-go-round from 1910.
• Tiscornia Park: Perhaps the best place in town to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan, Tiscornia Park offers a picturesque sandy beach and a massive pier that leads out to Saint Joseph's iconic lighthouse.
• Curious Kids Museum: More than 100 hands-on exhibits make the Curious Kids Museum a must-visit stop on any family vacation.
• Saint Joseph, MI Fishing: Lake Michigan is one of America's best fishing destinations for salmon, walleye, lake trout, and countless other species. Parks and piers in Saint Joseph offer excellent shore fishing, and local charter services like Big Bird Charters are perfect for anyone unfamiliar with the local waters.
• Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail: The climate along the Lake Michigan shoreline makes it perfect for growing grapes, and the area around Saint Joseph is one of America's most prominent wine regions. The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail comprises dozens of wineries and tasting rooms in and around Saint Joseph.

Working in Saint Joseph, MI

Many of Saint Joseph's jobs are related to its tourism industry. Still, the most significant shares of the local job market consist of management (16.38%), sales (12.28%), and office / administrative support (10.86%). Saint Joseph is also home to more artists and graphic designers than most places in America and more people who work with computers. The top employers in Berrien County as a whole include:

• Whirlpool Corporation (4,000 employees)
• Lakeland Regional Health System (3,826 employees)
• Andrew's University (2,104 employees)
• Four Winds Casino (1,800 employees)

Saint Joseph, MI Neighborhoods

Although Saint Joseph is a small city, it has various neighborhoods, each with its distinct community. Much of the town has quiet residential streets—about 48% of homes are owner-occupied—but there is also a bustling City Center. Some of the most popular neighborhoods include:

• Fair Plain: With a median home value of $139,900, Fair Plain is a large neighborhood with Benton Park and a wide range of single-family homes, multi-unit rentals, and smaller apartment buildings.
• Benton Harbor: Just across the Saint Joseph River from Downtown Saint Joseph, Benton Harbor includes a wide variety of picturesque, single-family homes on quiet residential streets, with a median price of $134,900.
• Glen Lord: Toward the southern end of Saint Joseph, Glen Lord is one of the most affluent parts of the city. This area has many large homes, some just footsteps from the lakeshore, with a median price of $409,000.

Saint Joseph, MI School District

Saint Joseph Public Schools is a top-rated school district with three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in Saint Joseph. The district serves a little over 3,000 students and has a reputation for top academic performance. The district was rated #2 on Niche.com's list of the school districts with the best teachers in Michigan.

Lake Michigan College is a well-regarded community college located near St. Joseph in the Community of Benton Harbor. The college includes the Welch Center for Wine & Viticulture, which reflects the Michigan lakeshore's status as a top wine-producing region. Berrien Springs is home to Andrews University, a private Christian university.

Moving to Saint Joseph, MI Resource Guide

Moving to a new place is always challenging, but the city of Saint Joseph offers a variety of resources to help make the transition easier for new residents. The official City of Saint Joseph website provides a wealth of information on everything from City Utilities to the local Public Safety Department. Gas and electricity in Saint Joseph are supplied by Indiana Michigan Power.

Saint Joseph, MI Housing

The overall cost of living in Saint Joseph is below the U.S. average. The median home value is $185,200, above average for Michigan but cheaper than the nationwide average. At the time of publication, the median rental rate in Saint Joseph is $855, which represents a 4% year-over-year increase.