| Index | Peru | Kansas | National |
| Median home price | $28,400 | $135,300 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $0 | $775 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 93.0% | 66.3% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 7.0% | 33.7% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Havana, KS | 68 | $0 | 100% |
| Chautauqua, KS | 68 | $27,500 | 85% |
| Elk City, KS | 268 | $27,800 | 85% |
| Elgin, KS | 51 | $32,000 | 83% |
| Sedan, KS | 858 | $34,700 | 81% |
| Peru, KS | 163 | $28,400 | 85% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Westby, MT | 163 | $85,800 | 54% |
| Foss, OK | 163 | $0 | 100% |
| Malmo, NE | 163 | $94,200 | 49% |
| Aquilla, TX | 163 | $65,000 | 65% |
| Ashville, PA | 163 | $75,000 | 59% |
| Peru, KS | 163 | $28,400 | 85% |
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