Living in Perry, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perry · Census data 2020–2024
Perry has 744 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $82,056 (10% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $196,400.
Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perry at a glance
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 45.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $82,056State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $196,400State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Maine median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perry the median home value is $196,400, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
Perry median household income
The median household income in Perry is $82,056 and the income per person is $42,383. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 526
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 44.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.54
44.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Perry has many vacation and second homes.
Perry demographics
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 17.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perry ›
Education in Perry
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 744 | $82,056 | $196,400 | — |
| Pembroke | 801 | $60,132 | $142,800 | $881 |
| Robbinston | 621 | $68,333 | $228,000 | $1,232 |
| Eastport | 1,263 | $45,573 | $179,800 | $565 |
| Dennysville | 218 | $39,250 | $218,800 | — |
| Charlotte | 377 | $67,813 | $140,800 | — |
| Calais | 3,097 | $64,096 | $111,100 | $1,010 |
| Lubec | 1,346 | $52,375 | $188,700 | $550 |
| Meddybemps | 139 | $48,000 | $295,000 | — |
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Perry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Perry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Perry, ME?
The median household income in Perry is $82,056, 10% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $196,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Perry, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Maine median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Perry?
The median age in Perry is 45.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Perry?
The average commute to work in Perry is 26 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perry?
The unemployment rate in Perry is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perry?
31.6% 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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