Peru
- Town in Illinois
Town
Peru
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Town in Illinois
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 23 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$140,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$752
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault155.2national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape51.7national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary31national 500.1
- Theft1,530.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft41.4national 284
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Working in Peru
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,238
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Peru
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Peru Reviews
Rating 3.78 out of 5 23 reviews
Peru is a peaceful, regularly safe town in the heart of Illinois. Neighborhoods are conveniently close to popular chain stores but also close to locally owned businesses. There are plenty of job opportunities, but, unfortunately, there are only a few select activities to do without going too far from the town. However, it is conveniently only an hour away from Chicago and other larger cities. If you want to live in a serene setting but be close to larger, popular areas, Peru is the perfect combination.
Love the small town atmosphere! Would like to see more jobs and stores for the town. More places and activities for kids.
There was a lot to do here last 5 or 6 years ago there is nothing any more. The mall so empty there is not lot to do here anymore. Mostly every single week I drive up to Aurora cause they have more stuff but here everything is dying here u sad to see it go! Its good to live here but if u want to go shopping here no. There's stores to go but not a lot. :(