St. Marys: Economy & Jobs
$79,516 is the median household income in St. Marys (about the same as Auglaize County median $78,660; 1.1× higher than Ohio median $72,814), with homes at a median value of $148,500. The surrounding county supports 22,153 jobs (avg $56,897).
- $72,853 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $79,516 — above the Ohio median ($72,814). Poverty rate 6.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 22% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 12.6% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 22.1% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $23,550 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,715,690 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $72,853 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $82,109 |
| Median Household Income | $79,516 (vs Ohio $72,814) |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
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 | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $79,516 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 15.70 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 22,153 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,260,409,266 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,897 |
| 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 | 5,469,160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% (vs Ohio 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 48,025 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 396.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Corn, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 984 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 22,907 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,263,951 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 17 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 9 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 4 |
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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 14 |
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 (1)
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 (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Ti New Knoxville LLC |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 23 |
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 | ST MARYS 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 | $266,737,362 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,745.93 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 46,422 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 83.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 2.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.6 years (vs Ohio 39.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12