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Peru, IN vs Wabash, IN

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Are people in Wabash older or younger than people in Peru?
- The Median Age in Wabash is 0.4 years younger than in Peru.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wabash or Peru?
- Wabash housing costs are 20.4% more expensive than Peru housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wabash or Peru?
- The average commute for residents of Wabash is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Peru.

Things to do in Peru?
Peru, IN is a delightful city northeast of Kokomo home to plenty of remarkable places such as Circus City Festival exhibiting extraordinary views or Grissom Air Museum providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Riverfront Revival Fest showcasing culture with food and games every July.

Things to do in Wabash?
Wabash, IN is an Indiana town located along the Wabash River with a population just under 11 thousand people according to recent estimates from National Statistics Bureau (NSB). It was founded by General John Tipton back in 1834 as one of Indiana’s first settlements and has grown since then into a thriving community with many unique attractions including historic sites such as Chief Little Turtle’s Grave Site or Grissom Air Museum nearby Peru City which attract tourists all year round.

 Peru, INWabash, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,420329,725,481
 Median Income$42,668  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$113,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Peru    8 Reviews

Snowy cold weather like the north with inbred hillbillies like the south. This town is truly the worst of both worlds. Dumb, uneducated white trash is the norm, not the  More

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It's a small northern Indiana town. That's pretty much all you can say. I can't speak for the city schools, but my experience at Maconaquah was good, especially after  More

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Over 7 years ago

PERU IS A GREAT PLACE...NOT SO GREAT THO IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND LOOKING FOR A HIGH PAYING JOB...WE ARE ALMOST RETIRED...ITS A LAYED BACK TOWN...WITH ONE DYING EXPENSIVE  More

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