At a Glance
Median Income
$96,786
$44,884 per capita
Home Value
$697,400
Zillow: $784,565
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.7% smoking rate
How Peters Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peters's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peters a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peters residents earn a median household income of $96,786 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,884. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peters is $697,400 , 147% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $784,565. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
11.7% of adults in Peters hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peters has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population702
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,786
Per Capita$44,884
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
C+
Home Value$697,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$784,565
Housing Units149
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.7%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation110 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Peters was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.