Living in Perry, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 23,001 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $76,909 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $225,300, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 23,001
- Median age
- 36.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $76,909State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $225,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
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 $225,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,611 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $76,909 and the income per person is $36,748. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,432
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.44
Perry demographics
- Population
- 23,001
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 9,051
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 13.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 23,001 | $76,909 | $225,300 | $1,132 |
| Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | $185,700 | $1,212 |
| Fort Valley | 8,858 | $50,283 | $127,100 | $886 |
| Centerville | 8,505 | $68,922 | $194,900 | $1,312 |
| Byron | 5,971 | $85,596 | $253,200 | $1,020 |
| Marshallville | 1,046 | $23,068 | $77,500 | $425 |
| Robins AFB | 1,193 | $106,667 | — | $1,500 |
| Unadilla | 3,064 | $36,875 | $60,600 | $771 |
| Hawkinsville | 4,731 | $39,603 | $159,100 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, GA?
The median household income in Perry is $76,909, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $225,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $1,132 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Perry, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 36.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 22 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
28.8% 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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