Living in Perry, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 206 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $44,792 (46% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,900, the median rent is $396/month.
Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 56.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,792State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $396/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $86,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $396 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $805 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $44,792 and the income per person is $44,311. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 33.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.62
33.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Perry has many vacation and second homes.
Perry demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.4%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 206 | $44,792 | $86,900 | $396 |
| Griggsville | 1,310 | $36,667 | $86,200 | $541 |
| Naples | 108 | $170,350 | $63,400 | — |
| Versailles | 441 | $48,750 | $91,100 | $844 |
| Baylis | 102 | $40,000 | — | $381 |
| Meredosia | 871 | $54,485 | $65,300 | $704 |
| Bluffs | 531 | $69,250 | $73,600 | $700 |
| Pittsfield | 4,420 | $54,643 | $111,400 | $705 |
| Exeter | 106 | $61,250 | $95,000 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, IL?
The median household income in Perry is $44,792, 46% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $86,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $396 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Perry, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 56.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 31 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
11.4% 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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