What are the schools like in St. Petersburg, PA?

School district data for St. Petersburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. Petersburg?

The median household income in St. Petersburg, PA is $49,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in St. Petersburg, PA?

St. Petersburg has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.7 inches.

St. Petersburg, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is St. Petersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

St. Petersburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. Petersburg is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,300 and the median rent is $742 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. Petersburg, PA?

Crime rate data for St. Petersburg is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is St. Petersburg, PA a Good Place to Live?

St. Petersburg is a small town of 272 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,750 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: St. Petersburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether St. Petersburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. Petersburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

St. Petersburg's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. Petersburg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	St. Petersburg, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$742	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for St. Petersburg is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	St. Petersburg, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Petersburg sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 53.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. Petersburg, PA
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	53.7"

Demographics

Metric	St. Petersburg, PA	National Avg
Population	272	—
Median Age	55.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.5%	22.2%
65 and over	31.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Foxburg, PA 2 mi Emlenton, PA 3 mi Parker, PA 5 mi Callensburg, PA 6 mi Cherry Valley, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16054

St. Petersburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Petersburg, PA affordable or expensive?

St. Petersburg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. Petersburg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,300 and median rent is $742/month.

What is the crime rate in St. Petersburg, PA?

Crime data for St. Petersburg is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in St. Petersburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. Petersburg, PA a good place to live?

St. Petersburg, PA has a population of 272, a median household income of $49,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg averages 33.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 53.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16054.

What is the population of St. Petersburg?

The population of St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania is 272 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. Petersburg?

Key numbers for living in St. Petersburg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $85,300, median household income $49,750. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Petersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.