Living in St. Peter, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Peter · Census data 2020–2024
St. Peter has 1,413 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $137,604 (78% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $359,800.
St. Peter is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Peter at a glance
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 45.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $137,604State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $359,800State: $266,500
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is St. Peter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Peter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Peter the median home value is $359,800, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,994 a month in housing costs.
St. Peter median household income
The median household income in St. Peter is $137,604 and the income per person is $53,650. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in St. Peter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 546
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.59
St. Peter demographics
- Population
- 1,413
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 546
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Peter ›
Education in St. Peter
32% of adults 25 and older in St. Peter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Peter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
St. Peter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter | 1,413 | $137,604 | $359,800 | — |
| Taycheedah | 801 | $111,747 | $340,900 | — |
| Mount Calvary | 642 | $82,212 | $231,500 | $725 |
| Fond du Lac | 44,494 | $62,260 | $173,700 | $913 |
| North Fond du Lac | 5,392 | $62,832 | $155,100 | $1,124 |
| Van Dyne | 752 | $130,206 | $334,300 | — |
| St. Cloud | 454 | $100,357 | $194,600 | $757 |
| Brothertown | 258 | $56,132 | $214,200 | — |
| Eden | 732 | $69,167 | $163,100 | $1,158 |
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What is the median household income in St. Peter, WI?
The median household income in St. Peter is $137,604, 78% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Peter?
The median home value in St. Peter is $359,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
Is St. Peter, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Peter?
The median age in St. Peter is 45.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Peter?
The average commute to work in St. Peter is 21 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Peter?
The unemployment rate in St. Peter is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Peter?
32% of adults in St. Peter 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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