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Downtown Neighborhood Guide Saint Joseph, MI
About
Downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan is a charming and vibrant neighborhood nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan. The area is defined by the bustling State Street, filled with a mix of art galleries, unique shops, and mouth-watering restaurants. The iconic St. Joseph Lighthouse on the beautiful Silver Beach County Park is a short distance away. The neighborhood is also convenient to Interstate 94, facilitating easy travel to other cities.
What You Will Love About Downtown, Saint Joseph, Michigan
- A vibrant, walkable neighborhood with a thriving arts scene and frequent community events such as the popular Art Fair and Farmer's Market on the bluff.
- The stunning views of Lake Michigan from Silver Beach County Park, particularly at sunset, are a local favorite.
- A variety of dining options to satisfy every palate, from cozy cafes to gourmet restaurants, and unique shopping experiences in the boutiques along State Street.
What's Nearby
Downtown Saint Joseph is close to several attractions including the renowned Curious Kids' Museum and the Krasl Art Center. The neighborhood is just a short drive from the beautiful Warren Dunes State Park. For wine enthusiasts, the nearby Baroda area offers several wineries and tastings.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Downtown Saint Joseph is relaxed and community-oriented, with a blend of small-town charm and upscale conveniences. Residents enjoy outdoor activities, cultural events, and the easy access to beautiful beaches and parks.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 52 restaurants, 6 grocery stores, and 13 parks within a mile of the Downtown neighborhood.
- Harbor Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
510 W Main St
- Mini Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
106 Court St
- Helen's Health Hut
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store, Herbs and Spices Store
•0.1 miles
615 Pleasant St
- The Cheese Lady
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
301 Main St
- St Joe Wine Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
301 Main St
- Harbor Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
510 W Main St
- Rooster's Party Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
1607 Lakeshore Dr
- Buoy's Bar & Grill
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•100 Main St
- 221 Main - Restaurant & Cocktail House
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Steakhouse
•221 Main St
- The Terrace
Dining and Drinking
•221 Main St
- Thornton's Hometown Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
613 Pleasant St
- Golden Brown Bakery
Dining and Drinking, Bakery, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
201 State St
- Kilwin's Chocolate Fudge & Ice Cream Shoppe
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor
•0.1 miles
217 State St
- Mini Mart: Open Untill Midnight
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
106 Court St
- G & M Variety
Retail, Department Store, Discount Store
•0.1 miles
307 State St
- Fuzzybutz Pet Bakery
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.1 miles
306 State St
- Pri Mar Petroleum
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
1207 Broad St
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.8 miles
333 Riverview Dr
- Mosaic Resale & Resource Center
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.8 miles
510 W Main St
- John E N Band Shell
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
Port St
- Lake Bluff Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
520 Lake Blvd
- Whirlpool Compass Fountain
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
333 Broad St
- Parks & Recreation
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
701 Main St
- Silver Beach County Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.4 miles
101 Broad St
- Saint Joseph Lighthouses
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.4 miles
80 Ridgeway St
- Waterfront Framing and Fine Art
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•606 Ship St
- Buoy's Bar & Grill
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•100 Main St
- Schaller Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
210 State St
- White Pine Winery
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.1 miles
317 State St
- Chartreuse Studio & Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
304 State St
- The Vineyard at 12 Corners Venue
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Business and Professional Services, Event Service, Event Space
•0.1 miles
1201 N Benton Center Rd
- CITGO
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•220 Main St
- Sunset Tanning
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tanning Salon
•119 Main St
- Salon Devoir
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
307 Main St
- Statements Style Lounge
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
204 State St
- The Gallery Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
715 Broad St
- WCA of Berrien County
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.1 miles
306 State St
- Yoga Life
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•2629 Cleveland Ave
- Third Coast Surf Shop
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Surf Store
•0.1 miles
212 State St
- Maddog 5/1: Revolutionary Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
715 Broad St
- Olive Cart
Sports and Recreation, Golf
•0.2 miles
421 State St
- My Mistress Charters
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Fishing Store
•0.4 miles
1223 Broad St
- Freedom Boat Club of Michiana
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports
•0.5 miles
800 Whitwam Dr
- Buoy's Bar & Grill
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•100 Main St
- 221 Main - Restaurant & Cocktail House
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Steakhouse
•221 Main St
- Silver Harbor Brewing Company
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
721 Pleasant St
- Azul Tequila
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.1 miles
105 Main St
- Kingfisher Cocktails & Tacos
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
210 State St
- White Pine Winery
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.1 miles
317 State St
- St Joseph Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
500 Market St
- Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
500 Market St
- Saint Joseph City Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
500 Market St
- Tri-County Head Start
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
355 Gray St
- St Joseph City Admin
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
700 Broad St
- Saint Joseph Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
700 Broad St
- Courthouse Probation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
•0.1 miles
811 Port St
- Berrien County Under Sheriff
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
919 Port St
- St Joseph Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.2 miles
923 Broad St
Downtown Apartments and Rentals
21 Rental properties in Downtown, Saint Joseph, MI.
Cost of Living
Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
---|---|---|
housing | 32.7% | 32% |
utilities | 5.9% | 2.2% |
food | 2.2% | 1.8% |
transportation | 3% | 3.5% |
healthcare | 19.8% | 15.5% |
Downtown Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
St Joseph-Benton Harbor Amtrak
Train Stop
410 1/2 Vine St
St Joseph-Benton Harbor Amtrak Station
Train Stop
410 1/2 Vine St
Source: foursquare.com
St Joseph-Benton Harbor Amtrak
Train Stop
410 1/2 Vine St
St Joseph-Benton Harbor Amtrak Station
Train Stop
410 1/2 Vine St
Source: foursquare.com
Downtown Schools
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Public
- 7/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Lake Michigan Catholic Schools
Grades PK, K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
- 4/10
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy
Grades K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Downtown
Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
---|---|---|
Benton Harbor Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Harbor ShoresNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Old St. Joseph NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Saint-joseph, Michigan | -- | -- |
Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
---|---|---|
Benton Harbor Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Harbor ShoresNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Old St. Joseph NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Saint-joseph, Michigan | -- | -- |
Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
---|---|---|
Benton Harbor Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Harbor ShoresNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Old St. Joseph NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Saint-joseph, Michigan | -- | -- |
Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
---|---|---|
Benton Harbor Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Harbor ShoresNeighborhood in Benton-harbor, Michigan | -- | -- |
Old St. Joseph NeighborhoodNeighborhood in Saint-joseph, Michigan | -- | -- |