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Cost of living in Peru summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Peru. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Peru is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Peru is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Peru is $149,303.
The median income in Peru is $46,159.
Peru's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Peru Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Peru | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Peru, IN Weather
The average high in Peru is 60.6° and the average low is 40.6°.
There are 79.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.2 inches of precipitation each year with 27.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Peru |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Peru, IN Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Peru
I was born in Peru Indiana. It is the least happy and most backward town I have ever lived in. The residents are mean. There is nothing to do. The education system there stinks.
The best place in Peru is probably the local pizza joint. The worst place was the high school.
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Peru Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Peru
The current population in Peru is 10,901. The population has decreased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,901 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 10,835 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,862 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 11,123 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 11,369 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 11,584 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,460 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 11,510 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,415 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 11,197 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 11,199 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 11,274 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 11,475 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11,571 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 11,563 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peru
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Peru is:
86.6% White with 9,443 White residents.
2.9% African American with 320 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 12 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 90 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 493 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 507 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Peru
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Peru is 51.1% female with 5,569 female residents.
Peru is 48.9% male with 5,332 male residents.
| Gender | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peru for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Peru completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Peru completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Peru completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Peru completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Peru completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Peru completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Peru completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Peru completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Peru completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Peru, Indiana
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7.6% of households in Peru earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Peru earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Peru earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.1% of households in Peru earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.6% of households in Peru earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Peru earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Peru earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.0% of households in Peru earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.8% of households in Peru earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in Peru earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.6% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
