At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$25,613 per capita
Home Value
$127,900
Zillow: $109,820
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
22.2% smoking rate
How Perrytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perrytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perrytown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perrytown residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,613. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perrytown is $127,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,820. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
35.7% of adults in Perrytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perrytown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$25,613
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,900
Rent$1,188
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$109,820
Housing Units138
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation303 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Perrytown was founded in 1959.
The median home in Perrytown was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.