At a Glance
Median Income
$63,587
$33,705 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $159,741
Median Rent
$740/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.2% 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+
3.9 / 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 $63,587 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,705. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,741. Median rent is $740/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.5% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 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 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,515
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,587
Per Capita$33,705
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$740
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$159,741
Housing Units1,655
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Perry was founded in 1830.
The median home in Perry was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.