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St. Peters Bay, PE

Prince Edward Island

St. Peters Bay is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 231. Residents earn $77,909 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
231 Population 135/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$855 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $855/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,909
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How St. Peters Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population231
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,909
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$855
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units110

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is St. Peters Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Peters Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Peters Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Peters Bay is $77,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Peters Bay is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

St. Peters Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

St. Peters Bay has a population of 231 with a density of 135 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

231
Total Population
2021 Census
135
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Peters Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages2.2%

Social Characteristics

St. Peters Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Peters Bay is $77,909, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: St. Peters Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,909
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,296

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Peters Bay is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Housing Units110

Property Tax

In St. Peters Bay, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Peters Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

St. Peters Bay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall16.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates46.4168°N, 62.5820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density135/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.0%

Nearby Cities

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