Perry, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,515
Population
1,477/sq mi density
$63,587
Median Income
$33,705 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$159,741 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,587 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7178°N, 78.0053°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").