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Peru, IL

Peru, IL.

Population: 10,290 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Peru, IL is $184,044 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $960/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,044

Typical home value

+5.8%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$184,044
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$185,023
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,000
Median list price
$195,500
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
30
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$960/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,369/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,688/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
La Salle/Marshall/Putnam ROE, LaSalle Putnam Alliance, Peru ESD 124
Schools include
LMP ROE, LMP ROE TAOEP, La Salle-Peru Area Career Ctr, LMP ROE ALOP, ROE 35 Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
LaSalle Electric Utilities (3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Illinois Valley Regional Airport Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-334 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
66.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,875
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,330
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PeruState medianUS median
Typical home value$184,044$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$175,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$960/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,875$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Peru, IL?
$184,044.
What is the median sale price in Peru, IL?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Peru, IL?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Peru, IL?
Typical rent: $960/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Peru, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Peru, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Peru, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Peru, IL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: LaSalle Electric Utilities, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Peru, IL?
8 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Peru, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Peru, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Peru

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