At a Glance
Median Income
$82,523
$24,862 per capita
Home Value
$431,900
Zillow: $537,871
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
329 sunny days/yr
How Perris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perris residents earn a median household income of $82,523 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perris is $431,900 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,871. Median rent is $1,791/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Perris reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Perris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perris has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population79,349
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density2,514/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,523
Per Capita$24,862
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$431,900
Rent$1,791
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$537,871
Housing Units19,521
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property2,573/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary333/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking12.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days329/yr
Rain22.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,430 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Perris was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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