Median Income
$63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.1%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$970
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment
12.9%
258% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
13% higher than US avg
How Perth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,469
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density1,372/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$45,960
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty14.0%
Commute25 min
Housing
B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$970
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,270
Rent Burden22.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation459 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+4.3%
Is Perth a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Perth receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Perth has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Perth is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.9%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Perth is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.
Perth has a population of 6,469 with a density of 1,372 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.4% Asian.
Population
6,469
Total Population
2021 Census
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4% |
The median household income in Perth is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,200 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.9% |
| 258% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 25.3% |
The median home value in Perth is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $970 (17% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,270 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Perth vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Perth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9001°N, 76.2494°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |