Peru, NY
Living in Peru
Bikeability6
Walkability24
Commute72
Public Transit7
Affordability56
Public Safety98
Airports10
Hospitals57
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+47 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian98%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector50%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Sales and office12%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$615Median Monthly Rent+$222 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas5%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru
United States45
New York39
Clinton County6
Property Crime in Peru
United States48
New York28
Clinton County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 21 |
| Feb | 20 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 29 | 3 | 16 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 7 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 5 | 2 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 9 |
| Dec | 24 | 3 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru
Inland Flooding33
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru, NY
Lakeshore Christian School
7 miles, NE
Seton Catholic Central
8 miles, NE
Seton Academy
9 miles, NE
Rock Point School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Peru, NY
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
9 miles, NE
Champlain College
18 miles, SE
University of Vermont
18 miles, SE
Saint Michael's College
19 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru, NY
Univ of Vermont-Fletcher Allen Health Care
18 miles, E
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
25 miles, S
Northwestern Medical Center Inc
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Peru, NY
Plattsburgh International Airport
6 miles, NE
Burlington International Airport
20 miles, E
Ogdensburg International Airport
95 miles, W
Albany International Airport
127 miles, S