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St. Petersburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Clarion County

St. Petersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 256. Residents earn $59,792 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
256 Population 800/sq mi density
$59,792 Median Income $30,889 per capita
$92,100 Home Value
$1,050 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 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
$59,792 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $1,050/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,792
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,100
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.0%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,050
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population256
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,792
Per Capita$30,889
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$1,050
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units150
Rent Burden22.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,349 ft (411 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.2%
Libraries5

Is St. Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Petersburg is $59,792, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Petersburg is $92,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

St. Petersburg has a population of 256 with a density of 800 people per square mile. The median age is 54.2 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%).

Population

256
Total Population
800
People / sq mi
54.2yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Petersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Petersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Petersburg is $59,792, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: St. Petersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,792
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,889
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.1 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Petersburg is $92,100, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,050 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,100
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,050
10% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Housing Units150
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.20%
St. Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,349 ft (411 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates41.1610°N, 79.6545°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarion County County
County FIPS42031
St. Petersburg is located in Clarion County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.0%
79% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density800/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountyClarion County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.1 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.7%

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