St. Peters, PE

Prince Edward Island

St. Peters is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 686. Residents earn $62,800 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
686 Population 10/sq mi density
$62,800 Median Income $36,800 per capita
$190,000 Home Value
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$62,800 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,800
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $190,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Unemployment 16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population686
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,800
Per Capita$36,800
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty20.0%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+25.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is St. Peters a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Peters receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. St. Peters offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Peters is $62,800, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Peters is $190,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.5% have completed high school.

St. Peters has a population of 686 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).

Population

686
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
70.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Peters vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages3.7%

Social Characteristics

St. Peters vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Peters is $62,800, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: St. Peters vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,800
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Peters is $190,000, 33% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,000
33% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.5%
Renter-Occupied7.6%
Housing Units265

Property Tax

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+25.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area70.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Nearby Cities

Three Rivers, PE 7,883 pop · 16.2 mi Souris, PE 1,079 pop · 16.6 mi Montague, ON 3,914 pop · 17.7 mi Vernon River, PE 2,499 pop · 18.9 mi North Shore, PE 1,475 pop · 23.7 mi East Royalty, PE 2,529 pop · 26.7 mi Hillsborough Park, PE 1,180 pop · 27.1 mi Belfast, PE 1,687 pop · 27.3 mi Crossroads, PE 1,859 pop · 27.4 mi Stratford, PE 10,927 pop · 27.5 mi Stonepark, PE 1,726 pop · 27.7 mi Parkdale, PE 2,710 pop · 28.1 mi Sherwood, PE 7,404 pop · 28.1 mi Southport, PE 3,368 pop · 28.3 mi
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