St. Peter, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County
St. Peter, MN
At a Glance
How St. Peter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Peter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Peter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Peter residents earn a median household income of $65,042 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,660. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Peter is $238,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,462. Median rent is $943/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
St. Peter reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 655/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in St. Peter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Peter has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.