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Peru, Vermont

town · Bennington County

At a glance

434
Population
$400,000
Median home value (all homes)
32% above U.S. median
$516,783
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,271/mo
Median rent
6% below U.S. median
$151,875
Median household income
93% above U.S. median
27.9 min
Average commute
83.8%
Homes with broadband
0.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates54.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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