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Peru
  • Town in Vermont
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Peru

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Peru is a town in Vermont with a population of 457. Peru is in Bennington County and is one of the best places to live in Vermont. Living in Peru offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Peru tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    457
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $348,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,063
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      3%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      1%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      46%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Peru

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $108,182
    National
    $69,021
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