Living in Peru, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peru · Census data 2020–2024
Peru has 434 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $151,875 (87% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $400,000, the median rent is $1,271/month.
Peru is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peru at a glance
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 45.3State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $151,875State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $400,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,271/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Peru a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 87% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 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 $400,000, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,271 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Peru median household income
The median household income in Peru is $151,875 and the income per person is $77,566. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Peru: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 683
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 75.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.60
75.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Peru has many vacation and second homes.
Peru demographics
- Population
- 434
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peru ›
Education in Peru
54.3% of adults 25 and older in Peru have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peru
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Peru vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 434 | $151,875 | $400,000 | $1,271 |
| Landgrove | 225 | $195,938 | $759,400 | — |
| Dorset | 2,092 | $111,250 | $569,200 | $1,420 |
| Weston | 685 | $115,000 | $537,700 | $1,375 |
| Winhall | 752 | $95,500 | $471,800 | $1,094 |
| Manchester Center | 2,037 | $54,808 | $359,800 | $1,023 |
| Londonderry | 1,873 | $85,179 | $346,300 | $1,014 |
| Danby | 1,133 | $77,321 | $272,400 | $794 |
| Wallingford | 2,286 | $80,230 | $261,900 | $891 |
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Peru ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Peru: FAQ
What is the median household income in Peru, VT?
The median household income in Peru is $151,875, 87% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $400,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Peru?
The median gross rent in Peru is $1,271 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Peru, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 87% higher than the Vermont median; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Peru?
The median age in Peru is 45.3 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Peru?
The average commute to work in Peru is 28 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peru?
The unemployment rate in Peru is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peru?
54.3% 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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