At a Glance
Median Income
$75,543
$35,155 per capita
Home Value
$267,700
Zillow: $341,053
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
1,805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Perryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perryville 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
Perryville residents earn a median household income of $75,543 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,155. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perryville is $267,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,053. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Perryville reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,805/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Perryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perryville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,425
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,387/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,543
Per Capita$35,155
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,700
Rent$1,053
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$341,053
Housing Units1,917
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent339/100K
Property1,805/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault293/100K
Burglary271/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Perryville was founded in 1882.
The median home in Perryville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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