At a Glance
Median Income
$69,671
$35,669 per capita
Home Value
$214,700
Zillow: $282,657
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peru a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peru residents earn a median household income of $69,671 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,669. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,948 business establishments, including 187 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peru is $214,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,657. Median rent is $1,262/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
31.8% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peru has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,880
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,671
Per Capita$35,669
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$4,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,700
Rent$1,262
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$282,657
Housing Units752
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation357 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Peru was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (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 165 Mbps.
There are 187 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.