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Pernem, India

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Pernem is a small city in Goa, India with a population of 5,555. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
5,555 Population 3,607/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$5,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$5,000 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $100/mo rent

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About Pernem

Pernem

Pernem is a town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is the capital of the Pernem Sub-District.

People

Population5,555
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,607/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$5,000
Per Capita$5,750
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$45,000
Rent$100
Housing Units2,222
Rent Burden26.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.7 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population5,555
Population Density3,607 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates15.7230°, 73.7951°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGoa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation95.7 inches (2,431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$5,000
Median Age32.5 years

About Pernem

Pernem is a small city in India (Goa) with a population of 5,555. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pernem has a population of 5,555 with a density of 3,607 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,555
Total Population
3,607
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below India avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pernem vs India Average

The median household income in Pernem is $5,000, which is 93% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $5,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $111, 92% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Pernem vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$5,000
93% below India avg
Per Capita Income$5,750
Avg Weekly Wage$111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above India avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below India avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pernem is $45,000, 84% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $100 (91% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,222 total housing units in the city. 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$45,000
84% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$100
91% below India avg
Rent Burden26.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,222

Property Tax

Climate in Pernem

Pernem has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3010 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 20.1° / 32.6° 1.2
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 20.7° / 32.6° 0.1
Mar 28°C / 82°F 23.1° / 32.8° 3.4
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.5° 5.4
May 30.1°C / 86°F 26.3° / 33.9° 82.2
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.9° 861.2
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 24.3° / 29.4° 956.5
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.5° 583.2
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.2° 313.6
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32° 171.4
Nov 28°C / 82°F 22.6° / 33.5° 23.4
Dec 27°C / 81°F 20.8° / 33.3° 8.0
Pernem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 95.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density3,607/sq mi
Coordinates15.7230°N, 73.7951°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.7"
152% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 47.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Mar 26, 2005 19 km S of Ratnagiri, India M4.3 134 km
Jun 3, 2017 6 km ENE of R?j?pur, India M4.3 108 km
Nov 14, 2009 25 km NW of Malk?pur, India M4.3 148 km
Dec 8, 2000 20 km NNW of L?nja, India M4.2 150 km
Aug 19, 2017 34 km NNW of M?lvan, India M4.1 84 km
May 21, 2006 7 km NE of L?nja, India M3.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 107 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 247 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 260 km
2001 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 85°F (30°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 36.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 48.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 29.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Pernem has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in July to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 137.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (48.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Pernem

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pernem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aguada Port and Jail Complex
Archeological Museum
Archiepiscopal Palace
Benz Wax Museum
Furtado House
Goa Museum
Houses of Goa
Indian Customs & Central Excise Museum
Moda Goa Museum & Research Centre
Museum of Christian Art
Museum of Goa
Solar Souto Maior
Wax De goa

Libraries in Pernem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athaide Municipal Library0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Carona0.0
Bookworm Library & Resource Center - Panjim0.0
Gramp's Library0.0
Into The Wonder Childrens Library0.0
Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library0.0
Taluka Library Mandrem-Pernem0.0

Farmers Markets in Pernem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A.P.M.C Market Sub Yard
Anjuna Fish Market
Anjuna Flea Market
Arpora Night Market
Arpora Saturday Night Market
Banana Market
Banastarim Market
Bastora Junction Market
Bread Market
Britona Market
Calangute Jewellery market
Calangute Market
Candolim Market
Chapora Fish Market
Chapora Fort Flea Market
Clothes Market
Clothes Market
Fish Market
Fish Market Complex
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Ganeshpuri Circle Market
Hilltop Friday Market
Household Market
Jewellery Market
Mandrem Market
Mapusa Municipal Market
Meat Market Complex
Morjim Beach Market
Old Goa Fruit Market
Panaji Market
Panjim Market
Pottery Market
Rope Market
Sanquelim Municipal Market
Sawal's Goa Shopping Centre
Siolim Church Market
Siolim Fish Market
Spice Market
Tibet Market
Tibetan Market
Vegetable Market
Verem Market
Verla Canca Market
Wednesday Anjuna Flea Market
Wholesale Fruit Market

Hotels in Pernem

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amit
Hotel Casablanca

Restaurants in Pernem

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artjuna
Baowich
Bikanerwala
Dhaba @ GOX
Dhaba@GOX
Happy Punjab Dhaba Bar and Restaurant
idli.com
Samba Square
Thalassa Express
The Irish House
Vintage Restaurant

Cafes in Pernem

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

#nourish
cafeccino
cafeccino
Chinese cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks

Monuments in Pernem

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goa Arch

Castles in Pernem

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pernem Palace

Clinics in Pernem

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Devidas Shirodkar Clinic

Dentists in Pernem

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care Clinic

Train Stations in Pernem

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pernem

Bus Stations in Pernem

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GOX Mopa Airport
Pernem KTC Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Pernem

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
IN #342118310

Banks in Pernem

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank

Breweries in Pernem

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Seven Rivers Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Pernem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pernem

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goa Dabolim International AirportGOILarge Airport
Manohar International AirportGOXLarge Airport
Sindhudurg AirportSDWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Pernem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Pernem

Treatment Centers in Pernem

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kripa Foundation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pernem

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maule Temple
Prayer Room
Shree Ravalnath Mandir
Shri Devi Bhagavati Amma Devasthan
St. Joseph's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pernem

What is the population of Pernem?

Pernem has a population of 5,555 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,607 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pernem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $5,000, 93% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $45,000 (84% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $100 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pernem?

Pernem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pernem?

The job market in Pernem faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $111. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pernem?

The median home value in Pernem is $45,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $100.

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