At a Glance
Median Income
$99,478
$35,644 per capita
Home Value
$399,400
Zillow: $527,187
Median Rent
$989/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
1,222/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
7.6% 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+
3.5 / 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 $99,478 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,644. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $399,400 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,187. Median rent is $989/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,222/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population5,708
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,478
Per Capita$35,644
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$399,400
Rent$989
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$527,187
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property1,222/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation4,309 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Perry was founded in 1853.
The median home in Perry was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.