Peru, IN Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Peru, Indiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$164,779

+8.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+7.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+7.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
2.8mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Bottom 24% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.90x

In-migrants avg $39,746 AGI vs out-migrants $44,032

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Peru are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Peru Market Summary

Peru, IN is experiencing strong growth with 8.2% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.72% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$61,130

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.9%
Base Case+7.9%
Bull Case+11.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Peru, IN's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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