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Peru, Nebraska

city · Nemaha County

At a glance

653
Population
$96,600
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$158,564
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$478/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$44,028
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
13.8 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
99.63%
Locations with fiber available
8.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost50% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Peru State College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates40.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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