Living in Peru, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peru · Census data 2020–2024
Peru has 653 residents with a median age of 21.3. The median household income is $44,028 (42% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $96,600, the median rent is $478/month.
Peru is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peru at a glance
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 21.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $44,028State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $96,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $478/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Peru a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Peru
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peru the median home value is $96,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $478 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Peru median household income
The median household income in Peru is $44,028 and the income per person is $17,806. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Peru: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 258
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.16
Peru demographics
- Population
- 653
- Median age
- 21.3
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peru ›
Education in Peru
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Peru have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peru
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Peru vs nearby towns
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Peru ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Peru: FAQ
What is the median household income in Peru, NE?
The median household income in Peru is $44,028, 42% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $96,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Peru?
The median gross rent in Peru is $478 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Peru, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Peru?
The median age in Peru is 21.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Peru?
The average commute to work in Peru is 14 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peru?
The unemployment rate in Peru is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peru?
40.2% 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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