Living in St. Peters, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Peters · Census data 2020–2024
St. Peters has 59,092 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $91,637 (30% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $269,900, the median rent is $1,321/month.
St. Peters at a glance
- Population
- 59,092
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,637State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $269,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Peters a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Peters
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Peters the median home value is $269,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,638 a month in housing costs.
St. Peters median household income
The median household income in St. Peters is $91,637 and the income per person is $45,579. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Peters: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,557
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.39
St. Peters demographics
- Population
- 59,092
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 24,591
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Peters ›
Education in St. Peters
39.2% of adults 25 and older in St. Peters have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Peters
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
St. Peters vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters | 59,092 | $91,637 | $269,900 | $1,321 |
| Cottleville | 5,937 | $131,310 | $435,400 | $1,624 |
| St. Charles | 71,508 | $85,937 | $298,700 | $1,251 |
| Weldon Spring | 5,310 | $158,548 | $544,300 | $2,800 |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $326,200 | $1,443 |
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $432,000 | $1,444 |
| Weldon Spring Heights | 121 | $143,750 | $447,500 | — |
| Maryland Heights | 27,880 | $86,436 | $227,000 | $1,312 |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | $133,037 | $472,500 | $1,644 |
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What is the median household income in St. Peters, MO?
The median household income in St. Peters is $91,637, 30% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Peters?
The median home value in St. Peters is $269,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Peters?
The median gross rent in St. Peters is $1,321 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is St. Peters, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Peters?
The median age in St. Peters is 41 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Peters?
The average commute to work in St. Peters is 23 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Peters?
The unemployment rate in St. Peters is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Peters?
39.2% of adults in St. Peters have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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