Living in Perry, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 7,068 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $40,898 (45% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $150,500, the median rent is $986/month.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 7,068
- Median age
- 36.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,898State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $150,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $150,500, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $40,898 and the income per person is $24,347. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,291
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.44
Perry demographics
- Population
- 7,068
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 2,789
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 7,068 | $40,898 | $150,500 | $986 |
| Mayo | 1,147 | $54,375 | $166,300 | — |
| Greenville | 1,650 | $70,125 | $63,200 | $682 |
| Lee | 835 | $46,264 | $97,900 | $773 |
| Madison | 2,967 | $30,673 | $78,500 | $887 |
| Wacissa | 355 | $64,534 | — | $1,225 |
| Steinhatchee | 756 | $50,000 | $296,200 | — |
| Monticello | 2,659 | $46,343 | $211,000 | $799 |
| Capitola | 375 | $34,430 | $114,900 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, FL?
The median household income in Perry is $40,898, 45% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $150,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $986 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Perry, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 36.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 16 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
17.3% 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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