Median Income
$63,587
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$109,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$740
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
42% lower than US avg
How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,515
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,587
Per Capita$33,705
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,368M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$740
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+88.2%
School Score5.39
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute25 min
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Is Perry a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Perry receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Perry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Perry is $63,587, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Perry is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Perry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Perry has a population of 3,515 with a density of 1,477 people per square mile. The median age is 37.4 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.4% Black.
Population
37.4yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
The median household income in Perry is $63,587, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,587 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,217 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,617 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 930 |
| County GDP | $2,368M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,781 |
| 94% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.20% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
The median home value in Perry is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $740 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $109,400 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,781 |
| 94% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.20% |
In Perry, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Perry vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,545/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
Crime Rates: Perry vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Perry has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7178°N, 78.0053°W |
| County FIPS | 36121 |