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Peru, NY


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Peru, New York

Peru, New York, in Clinton county, is 123 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 197 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,514.

The People and Families of Peru

In Peru, about 60% of adults are married. Peru is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peru had a median family income of $43,125. To its credit, the people in Peru value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Peru ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Peru Housing

About 82% of housing units in Peru are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New York.

Commuting

In Peru, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Peru strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Peru Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Peru College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Peru, NY

Comparing Peru to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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