Living in Peters, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peters · Census data 2020–2024
Peters has 4,466 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $76,829 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $232,400, the median rent is $1,526/month.
Peters at a glance
- Population
- 4,466
- Median age
- 43State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,829State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $232,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,526/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Peters a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Peters
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peters the median home value is $232,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,526 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,901 a month in housing costs.
Peters median household income
The median household income in Peters is $76,829 and the income per person is $38,726. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Peters: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,985
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.25
Peters demographics
- Population
- 4,466
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,985
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peters ›
Education in Peters
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Peters have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peters
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Peters vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peters | 4,466 | $76,829 | $232,400 | $1,526 |
| Fort Loudon | 854 | $120,523 | $330,200 | — |
| Mercersburg | 1,725 | $66,114 | $210,700 | $804 |
| St. Thomas | 5,956 | $73,642 | $211,500 | $1,148 |
| McConnellsburg | 1,009 | $36,875 | $173,000 | $755 |
| Montgomery | 5,754 | $98,640 | $302,400 | $1,303 |
| Todd | 1,736 | $74,485 | $174,400 | $828 |
| Ayr | 2,011 | $61,818 | $223,700 | $788 |
| Warren | 372 | $84,750 | $330,700 | $763 |
More for people moving to Peters
Peters ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Peters: FAQ
What is the median household income in Peters, PA?
The median household income in Peters is $76,829, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Peters?
The median home value in Peters is $232,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Peters?
The median gross rent in Peters is $1,526 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Peters, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Peters?
The median age in Peters is 43 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Peters?
The average commute to work in Peters is 30 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peters?
The unemployment rate in Peters is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peters?
19.1% of adults in 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.
Last updated: