Median Income
$56,400
25% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.7%
364% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.1%
46% higher than US avg
How Perce Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,095
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,400
Per Capita$38,920
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty18.1%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden5.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation259 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+21.6%
Graduate+3.5%
Is Perce a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Perce receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Perce has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Perce is $56,400, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Perce is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.6% have completed high school.
Perce has a population of 3,095 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
3,095
Total Population
2021 Census
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 20.8% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Spanish | 76.6% |
| 471% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
The median household income in Perce is $56,400, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,400 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.7% |
| 364% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| 46% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
The median home value in Perce is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,550 |
Property Tax
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Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 167.1 sq mi (432.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4879°N, 64.2985°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |