Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Peru
Peru, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$814
Population
11,771
Renter Mix
34% Rent
This Peru is better known for the circus than ceviche
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Located on the banks of the Wabash River, Peru is a charming city nestled in north-central Indiana’s Miami County. Nicknamed the Circus Capital of the World, Peru boasts a rich history in the circus industry that dates back to the late 1800s. Peru honors its storied past with the annual Circus City Festival as well as the International Circus Hall of Fame and the thriving Peru Amateur Circus.
Peru’s eclectic charm doesn’t end with its circus ties. The city touts a historic downtown area centered on Main Street and Broadway, where the community comes together to enjoy an array of eateries, specialty shops, and one-of-a-kind museums. The Peru community also delights in a broad range of houses and apartments available for rent on tree-lined streets.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,789
Average: $61,585
Education
1,508
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,559
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Peru has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Peru, IN is $814 for one bedroom, $881 for two bedrooms, and $838 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peru has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$814/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$1,010/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Peru, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
552 Students
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
355 Students
Peru Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
883 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
361 Students
Peru Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
883 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.