Living in Petersburg, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Petersburg · Census data 2020–2024
Petersburg has 302 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $83,300 (17% higher than the Ohio median).
Petersburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Petersburg at a glance
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 29.6State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $83,300State: $71,389
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
Is Petersburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Ohio median.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Petersburg median household income
The median household income in Petersburg is $83,300 and the income per person is $32,529. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Petersburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.56
Petersburg demographics
- Population
- 302
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Petersburg ›
Education in Petersburg
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Petersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Petersburg
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.3%
Petersburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 302 | $83,300 | — | — |
| New Springfield | 830 | $36,458 | $114,100 | $784 |
| New Middletown | 1,550 | $50,375 | $173,300 | $715 |
| Little Beaver | 1,048 | $60,938 | $153,000 | $671 |
| East Palestine | 4,696 | $49,777 | $113,700 | $851 |
| Bessemer | 881 | $65,893 | $122,700 | $869 |
| North Beaver | 3,946 | $70,828 | $174,500 | $970 |
| Enon Valley | 458 | $76,250 | $115,800 | $725 |
| New Waterford | 950 | $46,875 | $154,200 | $589 |
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What is the median household income in Petersburg, OH?
The median household income in Petersburg is $83,300, 17% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Petersburg, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Ohio median. Minuses: unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Petersburg?
The median age in Petersburg is 29.6 years (Ohio: 39.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Petersburg?
The unemployment rate in Petersburg is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Petersburg?
46.4% of adults in Petersburg 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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