Living in Peters, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peters · Census data 2020–2024
Peters has 23,167 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $145,979 (87% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $461,400, the median rent is $1,487/month.
Peters at a glance
- Population
- 23,167
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $145,979State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $461,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,487/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Peters a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Peters
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peters the median home value is $461,400, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,593 a month in housing costs.
Peters median household income
The median household income in Peters is $145,979 and the income per person is $69,905. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Peters: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,525
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.77
Peters demographics
- Population
- 23,167
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 8,257
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peters ›
Education in Peters
62.6% of adults 25 and older in Peters have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 26.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peters
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Peters vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peters | 23,167 | $145,979 | $461,400 | $1,487 |
| McMurray | 4,286 | $155,077 | $391,700 | — |
| Thompsonville | 3,646 | $128,422 | $436,900 | — |
| Lawrence | 1,154 | $66,250 | $217,200 | $1,037 |
| Gastonville | 2,995 | $68,487 | $173,300 | $1,044 |
| Upper St. Clair | 20,863 | $163,409 | $431,800 | $2,038 |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | $107,090 | $273,400 | $1,311 |
| Nottingham | 2,911 | $123,594 | $370,300 | — |
| Finleyville | 341 | $50,208 | $162,500 | $728 |
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What is the median household income in Peters, PA?
The median household income in Peters is $145,979, 87% higher than 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 $461,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Peters?
The median gross rent in Peters is $1,487 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Peters, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Peters?
The median age in Peters is 43.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Peters?
The average commute to work in Peters is 30 minutes; 29.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peters?
The unemployment rate in Peters is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peters?
62.6% 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.
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