At a Glance
Median Income
$73,468
$32,864 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
Zillow: $266,915
Median Rent
$931/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.8% 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 $73,468 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,864. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,915. Median rent is $931/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 326/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,198
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,468
Per Capita$32,864
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$2,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent$931
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$266,915
Housing Units970
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property326/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation898 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.