Living in Perry, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 356 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $41,354 (32% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $73,300, the median rent is $788/month.
Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $41,354State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $73,300State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $73,300, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $41,354 and the income per person is $24,033. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.46
Perry demographics
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 15.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 356 | $41,354 | $73,300 | $788 |
| Perryville | 1,390 | $57,400 | $133,600 | $631 |
| Oppelo | 1,118 | $65,521 | $118,900 | $787 |
| Houston | 299 | $45,625 | $85,000 | $882 |
| Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | $160,900 | $717 |
| Bigelow | 393 | $52,250 | $120,100 | $675 |
| Plumerville | 1,128 | $42,552 | $122,000 | $719 |
| Aplin | 287 | $66,875 | $188,900 | — |
| Casa | 206 | $73,889 | $63,800 | $646 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, AR?
The median household income in Perry is $41,354, 32% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Perry?
The median home value in Perry is $73,300, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $788 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Perry, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 15.8%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 37.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 26 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
7.9% of adults in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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