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Peru, New York · ZIP 12972

Peru — ZIP 12972

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Peru (12972) scores 75/100 — Good for New York. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $285K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency52%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$285K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$285K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

457

Violent Crime

37

Property Crime

420

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Clinton County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
PERU HIGH SCHOOL09–12555
92%
95%
PERU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05832
35%
30%
PERU MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08406
28%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

7,063

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12972 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 12972 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12972 is approximately $285K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 12972 in Peru has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.