Market Intelligence Report — IN-940

Peru, IN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IN-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$160K
-12.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.46
-17.1% YoY

Active Inventory

86
+46.2% YoY

Median DOM

55 Days
+11.1% YoY

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The Peru, IN, housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase. The pending ratio stands at 0.46, accompanied by a substantial 46.2% increase in active listings year-over-year. This indicates that demand absorption is not keeping pace with the expanding supply.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Peru market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably, with a 46.2% increase over the past year, reaching 86 units. New listings also rose by 17.6% year-over-year. Concurrently, the median listing price declined by 12.6% year-over-year, alongside an 8.0% decrease in median price per square foot. The pending ratio has observed a significant year-over-year decline of 17.1%, suggesting a marked shift in market dynamics.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$160K-3.1% MoM

Active Inventory

86+46.2% YoY

Days on Market

55+11.1% YoY

Sold Score™

47-17.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

47
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Current market conditions suggest a shift toward more measured transaction paces, influenced by the growth in available inventory. The notable increase in active listings places less urgency on purchasers, allowing for more deliberate decision-making. This environment may encourage greater price discipline among sellers, as inventory levels build.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

86 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 40 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -8.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.46

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Peru, IN? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.

Peru, IN is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
46%
Median Days on Market
55 days
Inventory YoY
+46%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Peru, IN
CBSA Code
37940
State
IN