Peru, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,835 Population 2,141/sq mi density
$46,180 Median Income $24,619 per capita
$84,000 Home Value $154,910 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 219 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,180 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Peru, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,180
39% below
$24,619 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
70% below
Zillow: $154,910
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
219/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Peru Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Peru's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
30%
Rent
66%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
283%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peru a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peru residents earn a median household income of $46,180 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,619. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peru is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,910. Median rent is $769/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Peru reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 219/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peru has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,835
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$46,180
Per Capita$24,619
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$769
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$154,910
Housing Units5,192
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property219/100K

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,509/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation649 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Peru was founded in 1834.
The median home in Peru was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.