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Life in St. Peters
St. Peters offers a straightforward suburban lifestyle in the St. Louis metro area—it's a settled, family-oriented community where you'll find solid schools, reasonable affordability, and plenty of parks.
St. Peters at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+6.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in St. Peters: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In St. Peters, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.0%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in St. Peters
In St. Peters, rent runs 28% above the MO average, and home values are 17% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,207
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MO average
Unemployment in St. Peters and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Peters is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What St. Peters Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute22.7 min avg
How St. Peters residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In St. Peters, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in St. Peters runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
171.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
761.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
St. Peters Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Charles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Charles County, which includes St. Peters, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Hail | $292,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Hail | $20.0M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Charles County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from St. Peters) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (22 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
St. Peters has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
14.8"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.37" |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.74" |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.80" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.23" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.76" |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.11" |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 3.54" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in St. Peters
St. Peters has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Barnes-jewish St Peters Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Centerpointe Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.8 mi away · Saint Charles
Ssm St Joseph Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Saint Charles
Progress West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Ofallon
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in St. Peters
St. Peters's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near St. Peters (within 15 miles)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
10.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 472 students · in-state tuition $9,116 · 56% graduate
Chamberlain University-Missouri
10.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 62% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 229 students · in-state tuition $10,800 · 55% graduate · median earnings $59,488 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for St. Peters
St. Peters has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
25 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in St. Peters
Spencer Road Branch
427 Spencer Rd, St. Peters
Cities Near St. Peters
The closest cities within 60 miles
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St. Peters FAQ
Is St. Peters, Missouri affordable?⌄
St. Peters's median rent is $1,321/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $91,637/year. Median home value is $269,900.
Is St. Peters, Missouri safe?⌄
St. Peters's violent crime rate was 172 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 762 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in St. Peters, Missouri?⌄
St. Peters has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in St. Peters, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in St. Peters is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,321/month and median household income is $91,637/year. The median home value is $269,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in St. Peters, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in St. Peters is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from