Median Income
$84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.0%
27% lower than US avg
How North Perth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population15,538
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$46,720
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.0%
Commute24 min
Housing
B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,960
Rent Burden18.7%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,243 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+2.6%
Is North Perth a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Perth receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Perth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Perth is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Perth is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
North Perth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 64.5 inches of snow.
North Perth has a population of 15,538 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 1.4% Black, 4% Asian.
Population
15,538
Total Population
2021 Census
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
North Perth vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.7% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.8% |
Social Characteristics
North Perth vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Perth is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: North Perth vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $84,000 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,720 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.0% |
The median home value in North Perth is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 5,960 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: North Perth vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: North Perth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
North Perth has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 218 sunny days per year.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 64.5 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 190.4 sq mi (493.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7251°N, 80.9672°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |