Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Saint Peter, MN
Area Guide
Past meets present in the picturesque Minnesota River Valley
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
Located just ten miles north of Mankato, Saint Peter exudes a welcoming small-town atmosphere in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. A close-knit community calls Saint Peter home, coming together for annual events like the Nicollet County Fair, Rock Bend Folk Festival, Oktoberfest, Winterfest, and the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration.
Incorporated in 1873, Saint Peter contains 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Peter’s vibrant downtown area combines modern delights and historic charm, brimming with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife options in rows of well-preserved brick buildings.
Outdoor fun abounds in Saint Peter’s many lush parks, scenic trails, and on the Minnesota River. Gustavus Adolphus College affords plenty of cultural, educational, and athletic opportunities to the Saint Peter community. The many metropolitan amenities of Minneapolis are about an hour’s drive away as well. Quick access to U.S. 169 and Mankato Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Saint Peter simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,905
Average: $90,005
Education
3,257
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,276
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Peter has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Peter, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-8
621 Students
Public
Grades K-5
275 Students
Public
Grades K-12
27 Students
Public
Grades K-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-8
621 Students
Public
Grades K-12
27 Students
Public
Grades K-12
14 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
718 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
692 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
14 Students
Public
Grades K-12
27 Students
Public
Grades K-12
14 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.