Living in Peru, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peru · Census data 2020–2024
Peru has 1,501 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $66,827 (11% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $723/month.
Peru at a glance
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 48State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $66,827State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Peru a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Peru
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peru the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,326 a month in housing costs.
Peru median household income
The median household income in Peru is $66,827 and the income per person is $32,503. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Peru: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 853
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 27%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.41
Peru demographics
- Population
- 1,501
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 623
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peru ›
Education in Peru
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Peru have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peru
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Peru vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1,501 | $66,827 | $141,300 | $723 |
| Sumner | 845 | $57,750 | $150,000 | — |
| Dixfield | 2,300 | $70,613 | $160,900 | $658 |
| Woodstock | 1,233 | $63,015 | $219,600 | $963 |
| Mexico | 2,782 | $55,727 | $110,800 | $1,027 |
| Hartford | 1,314 | $87,115 | $189,200 | — |
| Canton | 1,191 | $52,458 | $165,000 | $485 |
| Carthage | 845 | $79,107 | $144,300 | $811 |
| West Paris | 1,808 | $56,324 | $193,000 | $838 |
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Peru ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Peru: FAQ
What is the median household income in Peru, ME?
The median household income in Peru is $66,827, 11% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Peru?
The median home value in Peru is $141,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Peru?
The median gross rent in Peru is $723 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Peru, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Peru?
The median age in Peru is 48 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Peru?
The average commute to work in Peru is 29 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peru?
The unemployment rate in Peru is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peru?
21.7% of adults in Peru have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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