Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
6th Street Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Aroma's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Blended On Broadway
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Circus City Festival Museum
Museum
Peru Circus Center Arena
Theatre Arts
Miami County Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Ole Olson Memorial Theatre
Theatre Arts
Roxy 5 Theater
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
International Circus Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (19) D-
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mr Weenie
Fast Food
So Good Candies
Sweets
JJ's Convenience Store
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Casey's Fast Food
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Casey's General Store
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's #2516
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) B
The Old YMCA (Peru)
Gym
First Christian Church Fire House
Community Centre
YMCA Peru
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Miami County Community Building
Community Centre
Groceries (6) B
Dreams to Reality Cakes
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Conny's Little German Breadshop, LLC
Bakery
Casey's Fast Food
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Davis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Miami's Fort Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Miami Fort
Playground
Eck Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Peru Riverwalk
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Maconaquah Park
Park
Maconaquah Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
West City Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (33) A+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Anita's Boutique
Fashion
Doris' Drapery Boutique
Fashion
58 East
Gift Shop
The Computer Center
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
USA Nails
Beauty
Town and Country Furniture
Furniture
Elle Belle Boutique
Fashion
Lillian's Prom & Tuxedo
Clothing
Breakaway Bike and Fitness Shop Inc.
Bicycle
Stevens TV & Appliances
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
JJ's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Our Father's Library
Books
Beauty and the Brush Artistic Designs
Furniture
McClure's Orchard/Winery at the Tollhouse
Gift Shop
Down On the Farm
Gift Shop
Village Market
Convenience Store
Village Pantry
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Conoco
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Main Street Market
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Peru.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Gallahan Travel Plaza (Peru (e), IN)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Peru is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Peru crime rates are 2,455 per 100k, which is 33% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
2,049 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
406 crimes per 100k D+
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employment F

The median income in Peru is $40,065 - which is 21% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$40,065 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bower Family Dentistry
Dentist
Peru Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Byron Cohee
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Peru Fire Department
Fire Station
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Hospital
RediMed
Doctor
Ladd Dental Group of Peru
Dentist
Miami County Medical Center
Doctor
American Health Network
Clinic
Four County Counseling Center
Doctor
Indiana Health Center Peru
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Peru home prices are $63,700 - which is 50% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$63,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Peru graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Peru Junior High School
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
High Schools (1) D-
Peru High School
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ratings B

Peru has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A
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There Are Worse Places One Could Live Than Peru, IN 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I have been a resident of Peru, Indiana for a little over 11 years now. I can tell you that Peru is a nice little town full of some of the best people anywhere. Living in Peru is peaceful, drama-free, and relaxing. In my opinion it is one of the best areas in Indiana that you cou ...Read More ld call home. The crime rate has become a bit concerning just lately, but we all have faith that with some work that can be changed. We have wonderful schools, picture-perfect neighborhoods with well-kept houses and yards, plenty of jobs for everyone, and a lot of folks who just know how to make you feel at home.


For fun we have attractions such as the Circus Hall of Fame, the Periwinkle Circus which is an indoor play center for children, Mississinewa Lake, the Cole Porter Inn, and The Rock Hollow Golf Club for those who enjoy playing a few rounds of golf. We also have some nice little shops and restaurants to enjoy. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Peru? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Davis Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Miami's Fort Park
      Unknown Name
      Miami Fort

      Entertainment

      Circus City Festival Museum
      Peru Circus Center Arena
      Miami County Museum
      Unknown Name
      Ole Olson Memorial Theatre
      Roxy 5 Theater
      Amphitheater
      International Circus Hall of Fame

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Subway
      Burger King
      Mr Weenie
      So Good Candies
      JJ's Convenience Store
      Taco Bell
      Unknown Name

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Peru? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Peru.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Peru? The cost of living in Peru is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Indiana.
      Peru
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Peru? Peru crime rates are 2,455, which are 33% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,455 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Peru? The median income in Peru is $40,065 which is 21% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $40,06528% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,60328% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Peru a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Dukes Memorial Hospital
      Dukes Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      RediMed
      Four County Counseling Center
      Indiana Health Center Peru
      Miami County Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Peru home prices? Peru home prices are $63,700 - which is 50% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $63,70066% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75321% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Peru have good schools? The Peru graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Peru a good place to live? Peru has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      10 total surveys

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