Peter is a small town of 276 in Utah, with a median household income of $120,179
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Peter stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Peter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Peter 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: 92.9
Peter's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Peter costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Peter, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$442,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$120,179
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Peter's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
711.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Peter is served primarily by Cache District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Peter, UT
National Avg
School District
Cache District
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Peter sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 16.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Peter's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Peter roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $442,900 and median rent is N/A/month.
Peter's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 711.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Peter are operated by Cache District.
The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 60.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Peter, UT has a population of 276, a median household income of $120,179, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Peter averages 31.7°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.9 inches
with about 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Peter, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84325.
The population of Peter, Utah is 276 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Peter: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $442,900, median household income $120,179, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.