Peru Town, MA
Living in Peru Town
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute38
Public Transit1
Affordability50
Public Safety75
Airports28
Hospitals37
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
823Population+7 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated
72%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$193kMedian Home Value+$4.1k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas23%
Utility gas3%
Wood27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Pittsfield Metro Area58
Berkshire County58
Property Crime in Peru Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Pittsfield Metro Area35
Berkshire County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding78
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru Town, MA
St Agnes Academy
8 miles, NW
Berkshire Hills Sda School
11 miles, NW
Miss Hall's School
11 miles, W
Miss Hall's
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Peru Town, MA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
20 miles, N
Smith College
21 miles, E
Westfield State University
23 miles, SE
Williams College
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru Town, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
11 miles, W
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
20 miles, E
Fairview Hospital
23 miles, SW
Baystate Noble Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Peru Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
37 miles, SE
Albany International Airport
46 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
60 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
79 miles, S