Perry Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Stark County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,672 Population 3,032/sq mi density
$63,288 Median Income $29,908 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $209,921 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,288 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $922/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Perry Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,288
16% below
$29,908 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
46% below
Zillow: $209,921
Median Rent
$922/mo
21% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Perry Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Perry Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
54%
Rent
79%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perry Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perry Heights residents earn a median household income of $63,288 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,908. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perry Heights is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,921. Median rent is $922/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

14.2% of adults in Perry Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perry Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population8,672
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density3,032/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,288
Per Capita$29,908
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$922
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$209,921
Housing Units3,630
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,080 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Perry Heights was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.