At a Glance
Median Income
$35,179
$18,173 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
Zillow: $64,823
Median Rent
$829/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
4,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $35,179 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,173. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,823. Median rent is $829/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,284/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,179
Per Capita$18,173
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$829
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$64,823
Housing Units114
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,284/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation463 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute48 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
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