At a Glance
Median Income
$81,648
$34,718 per capita
Home Value
$209,300
Zillow: $274,635
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,765/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
13.6% smoking rate
How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perry residents earn a median household income of $81,648 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,718. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,475 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $209,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,635. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,765/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population22,243
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,648
Per Capita$34,718
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$9,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,300
Rent$1,105
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$274,635
Housing Units8,888
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,765/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation372 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.