Living in Perry, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 7,985 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $68,910 (8% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $121,400, the median rent is $931/month.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 7,985
- Median age
- 39State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $68,910State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $121,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $931/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $121,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,101 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $68,910 and the income per person is $33,832. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,486
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.47
Perry demographics
- Population
- 7,985
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 3,163
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
17% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 7,985 | $68,910 | $121,400 | $931 |
| Bouton | 168 | $76,875 | $113,900 | $1,089 |
| Minburn | 354 | $71,042 | $134,800 | $967 |
| Dawson | 102 | $65,313 | $92,500 | — |
| Rippey | 196 | $65,000 | $56,800 | $693 |
| Woodward | 977 | $65,658 | $179,900 | — |
| Jamaica | 189 | $52,250 | $67,000 | $498 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | $246,800 | $1,120 |
| Madrid | 2,808 | $89,844 | $185,600 | $1,029 |
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What is the median household income in Perry, IA?
The median household income in Perry is $68,910, 8% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $121,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Perry?
The median gross rent in Perry is $931 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Perry, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 39 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 25 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
17% 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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