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Peru, IL
B+
Population: 9,862
Home Price: $140,200
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Overview
Peru is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 9,862. Peru has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
15.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Peru, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Peru
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,876
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$56,238
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Peru
Illinois
United States
Median Age
47.4
41.5
42.3
Gender
Peru
Illinois
United States
Male
47.0%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
53.0%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Peru
Illinois
United States
White
93.3%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.9%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.5%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Peru
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$140,200
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$628
$721
$801
Family Households
48.2%
48.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.5%
28.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.3%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
28.7%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Peru
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.5%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.9%
33.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.8%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.3%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.8%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Peru
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
31.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Peru
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
71.9
43.2
38.0
Robbery
10.3
33.2
40.7
Assault
113.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Peru
Illinois
United States
Burglary
133.5
246.4
336.1
Theft
1530.1
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
20.5
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Peru, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
spaghetti
hot dog
avocado
hot dogs
meal prep
italian food
red wine
spicy food
vegetable
restaurants
savory
shrimp
beer
ice cream
caf
fajitas
fried rice
fried chicken
taco
bread
husband father st bede
baseball
chicago sports
high school football
football
basketball
country music
mlb
nba
sports announcer
sports analyst
nfl nba
wrestling
summer collegiate
professional wrestling
ncaa basketball
nfl
beer league
teams
softball
inspired by
musiclundeencom
fine art
nfts
artsy
fine arts
collectibles
comic
painting
creative writing
creative
artworks
arts culture design architecture
animations
library
photography
nft
animator
illustration
renaissance
musiclundeencom
toys
horror movies
leftdead
collectibles
rv traveler
enthusiasts
books
cosplay
hiking
outdoors
photography
fishing
anime
guitars
junk
pokmon
adventures
memes
sports
marketing
nfl nba
musiclundeencom
professional wrestling
government politics
stores restaurants
tv
longest running
united states cabinet
broadcasting
comedy
pop culture
creative
advertising
arts culture design architecture
television
corporate
photography
#election gov officials agencies
sports
summer
shop dine
space
rec
lodge
winter
indoor shooting range
warm weather
hiking
lodging
arts culture design architecture
facility
campground
photography
fishing
recreational
beach
beaches
indoors
online store
black friday
restaurants
select items
order online
clearance items
christmas shopping
gift certificates
toys
stores restaurants
gift cards
gas stations
holiday gifts
personalized gift
handmade items
limitedtime savings
retailer
collectibles
joann fabric
restaurant
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