Miami County, Indiana
Peru Real Estate and Local Guide
Peru is the county seat and most populous community in Miami County, known as the Circus Capital of the World for serving as winter headquarters to famous circuses. It is the birthplace of songwriter Cole Porter. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Peru best.
About the area
Living in Peru, IN
Known as the Circus Capital of the World for its history as circus winter quarters; hosts the annual Peru Amateur Circus and Circus City Festival.
The housing market
Homes in Peru
- About 70.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 77.1% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $84,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Peru home
International Circus Hall of Fame
Located on the original American Circus Corporation winter quarters grounds
Miami County Museum
Holds Cole Porter memorabilia including his piano and 1955 Cadillac
Miami County Courthouse
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Mississinewa Lake
Upper Wabash flood-control reservoir with a 3,210-acre lake, camping, fishing, and boating just outside Peru
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.