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St Peters, MO


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St. Peters, Missouri

St. Peters, Missouri, in St. Charles county, is 22 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. St. Peters has a population of 51,381.

The People and Families of St. Peters

In St. Peters, about 64% of adults are married. St. Peters is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Peters had a median family income of $65,123. St. Peters is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. St. Peters finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in St. Peters ($15,910). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

St. Peters Housing

About 86% of housing units in St. Peters are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in St. Peters pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In St. Peters, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

St Peters strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySt Peters Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%St Peters People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%St Peters Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%St Peters Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%St Peters Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%St Peters College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of St. Peters, MO

Comparing St Peters to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women79
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use16
Walking and Biking to Work18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime75

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