At a Glance
Median Income
$36,983
$31,886 per capita
Home Value
$214,800
Zillow: $174,759
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How Perdido Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perdido's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perdido a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perdido residents earn a median household income of $36,983 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,886. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 934 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perdido is $214,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,759. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
8.0% of adults in Perdido hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perdido has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population515
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,983
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,686M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
B
Home Value$214,800
Rent
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$174,759
Housing Units300
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death15,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain71.8 in/yr
Elevation224 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Perdido was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mobile International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.