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Perry, ON

Ontario

Perry is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,650. Residents earn $72,000 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,650 Population 37/sq mi density
$72,000 Median Income $40,680 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 8.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,000
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,650
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$40,680
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty12.6%
Commute29 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation981 ft (299 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+36.9%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Perry a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perry receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Perry has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perry is $72,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perry is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Perry has a population of 2,650 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

2,650
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
72.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Perry vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

Perry vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perry is $72,000, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Perry vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,000
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.3 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Perry is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden14.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied9.2%
Housing Units1,145

Property Tax

In Perry, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Perry vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+36.9%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density37/sq mi
Total Area72.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.3 min
Drive Alone91.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.1%

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