Peterhead, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,097 Population 1/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$27,074 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Peterhead, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,074

64% below

$27,074 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

318 sunny days/yr

Is Peterhead a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peterhead residents earn a median household income of $27,074 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 104 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peterhead is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Peterhead has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,097

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born15.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,074

Per Capita$27,074

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$521

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership70.2%

Housing Units439

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days318/yr

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation16 ft

Did You Know?

15.6% of residents are foreign-born.