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Living in Saint Peter

Saint Peter is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Saint Peter registered an unemployment rate of 2% at the end of 2024. Saint Peter was home to 761 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 93% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 83% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Saint Peter?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Saint Peter yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent829 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 761 people of 12,185 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Saint Peter is 2.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Saint Peter 2.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,161 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Saint Peter. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Saint Peter. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Saint Peter's nearest airport was MSP, 85 km away and offered 130 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count130 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km85 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMSP3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Saint Peter. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Saint Peter.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 8.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Saint Peter's maximum PM2.5 level reached 24.1 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Saint Peter average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-16°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Saint Peter annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Saint Peter is 8.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–9Saint Peter 8.458 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.43 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -5.61 · Feb -2.94 · Mar 4.39 · Apr 12.67 · May 19.89 · Jun 25.44 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 26.33 · Sep 22.33 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 5.44 · Dec -2.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00217405 (ST PETER)2Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan -16.06 · Feb -13.94 · Mar -6.33 · Apr 0.5 · May 7.94 · Jun 13.89 · Jul 16.22 · Aug 14.89 · Sep 9.28 · Oct 1.89 · Nov -5.17 · Dec -11.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00217405 (ST PETER)2Official · parent municipality
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324.1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

The total area of Saint Peter was 16.3 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 765.6 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Saint Peter residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.8%Foreign residents 6.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area16.27 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share6.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents761 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density765.6 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)5Official
Population12,185 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Saint Peter a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student33%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–64%
Foreign residents761 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,185 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent829 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,161 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean8.43 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Saint Peter when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Saint Peter?

The unemployment rate is 2 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Saint Peter?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.43 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

How many people live in Saint Peter?

The published population is 12,185 people. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Saint Peter?

761 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Saint Peter a good place to live?

Saint Peter may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Saint Peter, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/saint-peter/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Saint Peter, United States: rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00217405 (ST PETER) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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