At a Glance
Median Income
$65,042
$31,660 per capita
Home Value
$238,700
Zillow: $340,462
Median Rent
$943/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Peter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.2% (67% 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 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,064/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population12,085
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,991/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,042
Per Capita$31,660
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,700
Rent$943
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$340,462
Housing Units4,084
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,064/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary108/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation891 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Peter was built in 1979.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.