At a Glance
Median Income
$76,071
$33,080 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
Zillow: $299,041
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $76,071 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,080. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersburg is $197,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,041. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Petersburg reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 888/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,261
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,627/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,071
Per Capita$33,080
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,100
Rent$1,019
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$299,041
Housing Units452
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property888/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Petersburg was founded in 1836.
The median home in Petersburg was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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