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A town of 6,710 people in Clinton County, New York
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Map of Peru: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land14%8,242 of 58,736 acres
Trails95 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves121,228 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Peru

Town in New York, United States
1772Established
6,772Population
92.4 sq miArea
436 ftElevation

Peru is a town in Clinton County in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 6,772 at the 2020 census. The town was so named for its views of the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the farmlands throughout the town, resembling scenery found in the country of Peru in South America. Peru, New York, is in the southeastern part of Clinton County, south of Plattsburgh.

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Housing in Peru

$283K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Peru home is worth about $283,000, up 5.9% in a year, 46% below the New York typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade C

The public schools Peru’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 68% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictPERU CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.

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